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Rene Ricard

Biography

Rene Ricard was an American poet and painter who achieved status in the art world dating back to his involvement with Andy Warhol, appearing in several of his films such as Kitchen and Chelsea Girls. Well known for his influential essays in Artforum, Ricard held a major role in helping to establish the careers of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Known For

Underground U.S.A.
Underground U.S.A.
Kitchen
Kitchen
You Wont Miss Me
You Wont Miss Me
Hall of Mirrors
Hall of Mirrors
Red Italy
Red Italy
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
The Andy Warhol Story
The Andy Warhol Story

Filmography

2015 Asthma
as Juan
2010 Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
as Self
2009 You Wont Miss Me
as Allen B. Poor
1980 Underground U.S.A.
as Kenneth
1979 Sleepless Nights
as
1979 Red Italy
as
1967 Four Stars
as
1967 Joan of Arc
as Self
1966 Hall of Mirrors
as
1966 Kitchen
as Busboy
1966 The Andy Warhol Story
as Andy Warhol
1965 Andy Warhol Screen Tests
as Self