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5 FILMS ABOUT CHRISTO & JEANNE
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Five films that chronicle the 30-year collaboration between grand, large-scale environmental artists Christo Javacheff and his wife Jeanne-Claude and renowned documentary filmmakers, the Maysles brothers. Includes Christo's Valley Curtain (1974, 28 mins.), an Academy Award-nominated look at the construction of Christo's Valley curtain in Rifle Gap, Colorado; Running Fence (1978, 58 mins.), which depicts Christo's struggle to build a 24-mile fence of white fabric over the hills of California disappearing into the Pacific; Islands (1986, 57 mins.), documenting the creatation of 11 scrub-pine islands surrounded by 6.5 million square feet of bright pink fabric in the waters of Biscayne Bay, Florida; Christo in Paris (1990, 58 mins.), which tracks Christo's escape from Bulgaria, his early years as a struggling artist, his romance with Jeanne-Claude and the fulfillment of a ten-year obsession begun in 1975: the wrapping of the Pont Neuf; and Umbrellas (1995, 81 mins.), which follows the erection of more than 3,100 20-foot-high umbrellas along stretches of valleys in Japan and California to stunning effect for a two-week period in 1991. Includes Albert Maysles/David Maysles/Ellen Hovde/Charlotte Zwerin/Henry Corra/Susan Froemke/Deborah Dickson---USA---1974-1995---282 mins.
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77 MILLION PAINTINGS BRIAN ENO
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Although he is perhaps more famous for his musical output, Brian Eno has had a long career as a visual artist with his work exhibited in scores of galleries across the globe for more than 25 years. 77 Million Paintings features an exclusive interview DVD in which Brian Eno discusses his creation of the 77 Million Paintings software, the next evolutionary stage of his exploration into light as an artist's medium, and the aesthetic possibilities of "generative software." The bonus software disc creates a constantly evolving, slowly changing "light painting" on the screen of your computer or TV with a virtually infinite number of variations accompanied by the music of Brian Eno. This deluxe package also includes a 52-page book featuring an extensive essay
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ABSOLUT WARHOLA
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Filmmaker Stanilsaw Mucha looks into the roots of American Pop Art's favorite son in this charming documentary. Traveling to two unassuming villages in Slovakia, Mucha visits and interviews Andy Warhol's eccentric relatives, with whom the artist maintained correspondence throughout his life. Even though they do not claim to understand his artwork, they still pride Warhol as their native son. In Slovak with English subtitles. Stanislaw Mucha---Germany---2002---80 mins.
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ACCESSIBLE PARADISE
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This collection of lectures brings Bernier's astounding learning and her unique insights to video. Whether discussing modern masters or royal patrons, her lectures offer a fascinating glimpse into the wonder of art. The lecture on French Impressionism offers insight into the landmark art historical
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ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (KULTUR)
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An in-depth analysis of the work of Swiss-born sculptor Alberto Giacometti, whose sculptures can be identified by their stretched and elongated features. Initially associated with the Surrealists (who expelled the artist from the movement in the 1930s), Giacometti went on to influence post-modern art with his concept of depicting the emptiness around an object and his reduction of the human form heralded Minimalism. 50 mins.
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ALEJANDRO OBREGON ENG
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Demonstrating the techniques and formulas of fresco painting, Colombian artist Obregon works on a moving or portable wall in front of the camera. Many of the artist's most important stylistic traits are shown in this demonstration: exuberant color, emphasis on the horizontal, and masterly handling of glazes. English narration by William D. Clark. Spanish narration by Luis Vivas. Jose Gomez Sicre---21 mins.
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ALEJANDRO OBREGON SPAN
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Demonstrating the techniques and formulas of fresco painting, Colombian artist Obregon works on a moving or portable wall in front of the camera. Many of the artist's most important stylistic traits are shown in this demonstration: exuberant color, emphasis on the horizontal, and masterly handling of glazes. English narration by William D. Clark. Spanish narration by Luis Vivas. Jose Gomez Sicre---21 mins.
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ALEX KATZ: FIVE HOURS
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A video profile of the innovative portrait and landscape artist known for what the Museum of Modern Art's Robert Storr called an "unquantifiable cool." A moving display of a life's commitment to the experience of painting.
Vivien Bittencourt/Vincent Katz---USA---1996---20 mins.
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ALEX KATZ: WHAT ABOUT STYLE?
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For over 50 years, painter Alex Katz has bucked trends in modern art to pioneer and refine his own style of flat, elegant, and realistic figure painting. What About Style? offers an uncluttered view of this American maverick. Filmmaker and art critic Heinz Peter Schwerfel captures the elusive Katz working in his Maine studio and his Soho flat, laboring over a 32-foot painting called The Black Brook. Interviews, archival footage, images of his subjects, and a virtual tour of 20 Katz paintings are combined to convey to his unique style to the viewer. In English.
Heinz Peter Schwerfel---Germany---2003---56 mins.
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ALICE NEEL
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With a glorification of sexuality and subversively whimsical scenes of lover and nudes, painter Alice Neel scandalized the uptight and became an icon for feminists. Her expressionistic portraits of such notables as Andy Warhol and Allen Ginsburg provided a psychological insight not captured by other portraitists. Director Andrew Neel (grandson of Alice) uses the artist's own photos and artwork to provide a fascinating look into the unconventional life of the single mother and innovative artist. Andrew Neel---USA---2007---82 mins.
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ALL ABOUT PRINTS
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For the novice, artist, and historian alike, this hour-long program provides a concise, yet fascinating summary of 500 years of prints and printmaking, from woodcuts to copper plates, engravings, lithography, screen-printing, Edward Hopper, the murals of Mexico, 1960s pop art, and so on. Not only are pivotal moments and works touched upon, but the cultural and social significance of printmaking is addressed. Featuring interviews with artists (Kiki Smith, Will Barnet), MoMA curators, art historians, and collectors.
Christopher Noey---USA---2009---54 mins.
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ANDY WARHOL
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The life and work of pop art innovator and international celebrity Andy Warhol are examined, including his youth in Pittsburgh; his college life at Carnegie Mellon; his revolutionary work in New York City's 1960s underground; and his work in the 1980s up to his death. 50 mins.
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ANDY WARHOL (PBS WIDESCREEN)
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Part of the PBS series American Masters, this documentary investigates the life, work, and attempted murder of Andy Warhol. With access to archival materials at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh - paintings, drawings, films, footage of art installations and musical performances - the filmmaker reconsiders Warhol's aesthetics in relation to his fascination with fame, celebrity, and American culture. "An entirely absorbing, occasionally revelatory portrait of a brilliant talent driven to greatness by an inner chorus of demons and angels" (Stephen Holden, The New York Times). Ric Burns---USA---2006---240 mins.
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ANDY WARHOL: COMPLETE PICTURE
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Andy Warhol was just as famous for being "Andy Warhol" as he was for his artwork. He was a celebrity's celebrity, yet he was also a shy, prolific artist who worked in everything from painting to film to music. This documentary provides a definitive look at Warhol's life and his creative process. Features rare audiotapes and films from the Warhol Foundation Archives in addition to interviews with Debbie Harry, Dennis Hopper and more. "Exhilaratingly thorough, a Complete Oxford English Dictionary of Warhol"
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ANDY WARHOL: LIFE & DEATH
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Striving to answer the question, "Who was Andy Warhol?" this film fills a four-part fictional form with documentary content in order to create a portrait of a tragic figure, an artist whose real identity was blurred and subjugated by his own fictionalized, iconic stature. In French with English subtitles. 2006, 81 mins.
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ART CITY 1: MAKING IT IN MANHATTAN
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Informed entertainment about the artists, collectors and dealers who bring to life the art capital of the world as it plunges into the 21st century. Presenting a cross-section of artists, the film discusses inspiration, aesthetic issues and the meaning of success. With Louise Bourgeois, Brice Marden, Chuck Close, Neil Jenney, Elizabeth Murray, Pat Steir, Ashley Bickerton, Gary Simmons, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Caio Fonseca, Rirkrit Tiravanija and more. "Anyone who knows anything about the perils of talking heads and flapping tongues on film must marvel at this insightful job" (Andrew Chris Maybach---USA---1996---58 mins.
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ART CITY 2: SIMPLICITY
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"A perfect time capsule of the American art world as it goes into the 21st century. This panoramic cross-section ranges from New York to Los Angeles, capturing critics, curators, dealers, and artists of every stripe. Posterity should be grateful for this vivid document" (Robert Rosenblum, curator of the Guggenheim Museum). Richard Tuttle, Agnes Martin, John Baldessari, Amy Adler, Robert Williams, Joan Snyder, Mike Bidlo and Carolyn Martin are the featured Chris Maybach---USA---2002---59 mins.
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ART CITY 3: A RULING PASSION
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Louise Bourgeois, Michael Ray Charles, Elizabeth Peyton, Ed Ruscha, Lari Pittman, Richmond Burton and David Deutsch are the artists profiled in this examination of the issues, preoccupations, and emotions that inspire artists to express themselves. Writer and curator Dave Hickey and New Museum founder Marcia Tucker are also featured. "...it all blends so seamlessly that I forgot I was watching an 'art documentary'" (Peggy Parsons, National Gallery of Art). With music by Roy Ayers, Piero Umiliani, Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Claude Thornhill, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Beck, and an original score by Joey Chris Maybach---USA---2002---58 mins.
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ART CITY DVD SET
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Three fine documentaries about the world of contemporary art, focusing on New York City. Art City: Making It in Manhattan (1996, 58 mins.): Presenting a cross-section of artists, the film discusses inspiration, aesthetic issues and the meaning of success. Art City: A Ruling Passion (2002, 58 mins.) examines the issues, preoccupations, and emotions that inspire artists to express themselves. Robert Rosenblum, curator of the Guggenheim Museum, called Art City: Simplicity (2002, 59 mins.), "A perfect time capsule of the American art world as it goes into the 21st century." Chris Maybach---USA---1996-2002---175 mins.
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ART OF THE DOLLMAKER
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Enter the creative world of the doll artist. Featuring examinations of over 160 dolls, including the works of Annie Wahl, Akira Blount, Nancy Wiley, Jo-Ellen Trilling, Bev Radefeld, and interviews with doll makers Lisa Lichtenfels, Elinor Peace Bailey, E.J. Taylor, and Dru Esslinger, this unique special reveals the spiritual and artistic natures of both the dolls and their
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