he had a focus as a young artist on the substance. it was noticed in his time and well beyond it. he tragically died at the very young age of 27. since then his works have been prized around the globe. some of the most valuable by any american painter ever. one work sold for over 100 million. that s correct. $100 million in 2017, a mind blowing figure even by the often wild standards of the art world. now, i m telling you about this right now because in his hometown of new york there s a first of a kind exhibit that shows basquiat s work, his home life, and unlike some that come from the outside, corporations, this is a family affair led by his two sisters. this is what they told the beat about their brother, and the project, and the fab five freddy. we re airing this right now for you for the first time. he was really good at calling