After the death of its founder, art collector C. Barnes in 1951, the future of the Barnes Foundation which was founded in 1922 in Pennyslvania, became uncertain. According to Barnes’ will, the collection should be kept and preserved in its original house in Pennyslvania and used for educative purposes. ‘The Art of the Steal’ tells […]
Based on an interview made with the artist by director Tamra Davis 20 years ago, this documentary tells the story of the rise and fall of Jean-Michel Basquiat. ‘Wonder Boy’ Basquiat was an icon during his short 27 years life, having an almost rock star status in lower east side of Manhattan. Through interviews made […]
Charles and Ray Eames were one of the most important designers of America. Throughout their lives, the architect and designer Charles Eames and his wife, artist Ray Eames left their trace on modern architecture, art and furniture. This wonderful documentary tells the story of the couple through archivals materials and interviews made with their close […]
Gerhard Richter Painting focuses on technique and studio of one of the most important painters of our age, Gerhard Richter. From thick brushes to vibrant colors applied to canvas, this documentary screens special recordings from Richter’s studio, enabling us to see his works from a different point of view. Through archival materials and intimate conversations […]
The Artist is Present focuses on Marina Abramovic, one of the most influential performance artists in the World, as she prepares for her retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art New York. Presenting artist’s preperation for her show, and scenes from her retrospective, the documentary also features archival materials and interviews made with her friends, […]
This 2012 documentary which was directed by American film maker Alison Klayman is about one of the leading international artists, Ai Weiwei. It won Jury Special Award in 2012 Sundance Film Festival. The documentary starts with the meeting of Alison and Ai in 2011 when Alison was working in China. Alison tells the story of […]
In time of socio-political conflict, a new art emerged in Northern Ireland which reflected two opposing groups. The Art of Conflict focuses on murals that represent centuries of division and conflict, and their impact on society. Filmed in Northern Ireland, this special documentary shows murals’ affect, aim and future, through interviews made with public, political […]
This documentary aims to understand one of the biggest mysteries in art history: technique of grand master Johannes Vermeer, who is best known with his painting ’The Girl with the Pearl Earring’. How Vermeer succeeded in painting photo-like portraits before the invention of photography is still an unexplained mystery. Portraying Tim Jenison’s comprehensive project that […]
In 2007, Historian John Maloof bought a box of photographs in an auction held in Chicago. The photographer was Vivian Maier, a babysitter who secretly took over 100.000 photos during her life time. With efforts of Maloof, her name came to be known in a short time, and she became one of the best photographers […]
Biggest art forger of the past 50 years says ‘’Unless you want to mix the fakes with the originals, you should bring catalogues to me before writing them.’’ This documentary focuses on the story of German Wolfgang Beltracchi and shows biggest art forgery of our age. Directed by Arne Birkenstock, it draws a portrait of […]