![]() Parks weaves tales of “Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini of the Muslim and African American icons Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad and Muhammad Ali of the young militants of the civil rights and black power movements and of the tragic experiences of the less famous, like the Brazilian youngster Flavio, combine to form an unforgettable story. The beautifully written, deeply affecting story of Jean-Michel Basquiats partner, her past. Parks’ work as a photographer, Hollywood screenwriter, director and novelist brought him into direct contact with acclaimed figures of his age, becoming a confidant of civil rights leaders and a journalist of artists and world celebrities. Buy a cheap copy of Widow Basquiat book by Jennifer Clement. Refusing to surrender to despair, he instead transformed his experience of poverty and racism into a creative force. Jennifer Clement Widow Basquiat: A Love Story Paperback by Jennifer Clement (Author) 349 ratings 4.4 on Goodreads 4,767 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 12.99 Read with Our Free App Paperback 9.71 8 Used from 5.73 Great on Kindle Great Experience. ![]() ![]() ![]() Gordon Parks’ autobiography Voices in the Mirror traces the American photographer’s difficult early life in Minnesota working at menial jobs and riding streetcars all night to escape the cold, through the ghettos of Rio and Harlem and the glamour of Paris to becoming the first black photographer at Vogue and Life. Jean-Michel Basquiats transition from the subways to the chic gallery spaces of Manhattan brought the artist into the company of many of New Yorks. ![]()
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