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Jean-Michel Basquiat, on the Set of Rapture Music Video, NYC, 1981

Jean-Michel Basquiat, on the Set of Rapture Music Video, NYC, 1981 - Main image
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Category: Morrison Hotel Gallery

This black-and-white photograph captures Jean-Michel Basquiat on the set of Blondie's 'Rapture' music video in New York City, 1981. The image reflects the energetic, creative atmosphere of the downtown scene, blending pop and punk sensibilities.

  • Black-and-white portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, 1981
  • On the set of Blondie's iconic 'Rapture' music video
  • Evokes 1980s NYC culture, artistry, and friendship
  • Available in 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, and 30x40 sizes
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Eva T. ★★★★★

The contrast in this black-and-white print really brings out the raw energy of that downtown NYC scene—you can almost hear the beat from the Rapture video set. It’s hung above my desk and every time I glance over, I notice a new detail in the background.

Brian H. ★★★★★

The grain on this print is perfect—it feels like you're standing right there in the 1981 downtown chaos, not just looking at a screen. Frame came well-protected and the paper has a nice weight to it.

Carter K. ★★★★★

That frozen moment on the Rapture set captures Basquiat’s raw energy better than any documentary I’ve seen—the stark black-and-white grain makes the 1981 downtown scene feel like it’s happening right in front of me. It’s already the centerpiece of my living room wall, and I keep noticing new details