Mike Muse stopped by Arise TV and broke down the meaning behind the lyrics in Jay-Z’s ‘Picasso Baby’ which is a roll call of some of the art world’s most dropped names: Picasso, Rothko, Warhol, Basquiat, Art Basel, the Museum of Modern Art, Christie’s and George Condo. At 1:35, find out how artist Kanye West was influenced by ballerinas, and right before the end, how Swizz Beats and Adidas have merged fashion and art. Get schooled on how hip hop and fine arts are colliding and changing the narrative on art and culture like never before.
Mike Muse is the CEO of Muse Recordings, a member of President Obama’s Finance Committee and a regular commentator on politics and pop culture. Follow him @iammikemuse or www.iammikemuse.com.
