NEW YORK — A Jean-Michel Basquiat painting has set a new auction record for the graffiti artist at a sale of postwar and contemporary art in New York.

Christie’s says “Dustheads” sold for $48.8 million on Wednesday.

His “Untitled,” a painting of a black fisherman, held the previous record when it sold for $26.4 million last November.

Also breaking world auction prices for artists were works by Roy Lichtenstein and Jackson Pollock.

Lichtenstein’s “Woman With Flowered Hat” fetched $56 million. A classic example of pop art, the 1963 painting is based on Pablo Picasso’s portrait of his lover Dora Maar.

An important drip painting by Pollock, “Number 19,” realized a record $58.3 million.

Christie’s says Wednesday’s auction brought in $495 million, the highest total at any art auction.

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The Karlton Hines Story [documentary]

By GWOP

April 25, 2013

Karlton Hines

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Karlton Hines was one of the most fierce basketball players in the streets of NYC, From the age of 12 he would go on to dominate the game. His talent would eventually catch the eyes of every top Division I college in the nation. Coaches would flock from suburban areas into the inner-city projects to recruit him. But inevitably, scouts would face a big disappointment: Karlton preferred to live the street life. At the age of 18, Karlton went on to make a name for himself in the NY drug trade. Ultimately he would face the harsh reality of the streets, by being gunned down.

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Notorious B.I.G.’s Childhood Home Available For $725,000

By GWOP

April 3, 2013

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The apartment at 226 St. James Place that The Notorious B.I.G. lived in as a child has been listed for sale at the low price of $725,000.
Located in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, N.Y., the condo apartment is 972 square feet and features three bedrooms with a den/office. There are hardwood floors, crown moldings and granite countertops. The 8-unit building that the apartment is housed in also has laundry, storage rooms and bike storage. More pics after the jump… Read More

R.I.P. Biggie Smalls

By GWOP

March 9, 2013

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Today marks the 16th annivesrary of Hip Hop legend Notorious B.I.G’s unsolved murder.

Throwback Biggie joint of the Day:

“Only Make Moves When Your Hearts In it And Live The Phrase Sky’s The Limit”

Carmelo Anthony | Playing For The City That Made Me

By GWOP

January 17, 2013

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Carmelo Anthony thrives under the bright lights. When you play for NY, the city’s grittiness, authenticity, and even scrutiny serves as a daily motivation — and you can see it in the evolution of Melo’s game. Read More

“The World Is Watching” Basketball [documentary] hosted by Spike Lee

By GWOP

November 27, 2012

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“The World Is Watching” is a six-episode basketball documentary directed by Rik Cordero and narrated by legendary New York City filmmaker Spike Lee. The film features prominent teenage athletes competing in a New York City Basketball tournament called Battle of the Boroughs.

It features the best up and coming basketball players in New York City including rising star Maurice Harkless, currently playing for the Orlando Magic. As the players push their bodies to the limit, they must also live up to the expectations of their coaches, their families and their boroughs.