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

Asthma

as Juan

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

as Self

You Wont Miss Me

as Allen B. Poor

Kitchen

Underground U.S.A.

as Kenneth

Andy Warhol Screen Tests

as Self

Hall of Mirrors

Red Italy

Four Stars

Joan of Arc

as Self