Dr. Dieter Buchhart and contributors | National Gallery of Victoria, 2019 | Book
Haring and Basquiat are not only two of the most recognized artists sprung out of the NYC art boom of the 80's, they also inspired each other to use their art to be vocal about social inequalities. Crossing Lines is an indisputable treasure trove of photos, sketches, old writings, plus interviews and essays by their peers and contemporaries that give a comprehensive look at the work, the legacy and the impact of these two art icons.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman | Netflix, 2020 | Watch
These days, people pass around the G.O.A.T. moniker (Greatest Of All Time) like it's a collection plate at a Baptist church. That said, Dave Chappelle is easily the reigning G.O.A.T of stand up comedy ... in my own opinion. He also seems to be one of the most accessibly inaccessible stars of all time. In this episode, among many dropped gems, Chappelle weighs in on the importance of investing in community opposed to celebrity.
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Noise/Funk is one of the most unique Broadway shows ever. Calling it unconventional storytelling in an understatement. Choreographed by an 18-year-old Savion Glover, directed by George C. Wolfe and starring pre-Hollywood Jeffrey Wright and Dulé Hill, this mid-90s musical documents the history of African-Americans predominantly through tap dance. TAP DANCE! Need I say more?