This a documentary about the artist Bob and Roberta Smith, in reality one person called Patrick Brill who has become renowned for his humorous, opinionated, polemical art works. He occupies a unique position in the art world as an outsider who is a Trustee of the Tate Gallery, an artist whose work appears in The Guardian and also a school on the East End. What distinguishes Bob from mainstream contemporary art is his commitment to the idea that art is a vital part of democracy, and that art itself must be democratic. The film follows Bob over 3 years providing a unique insight into one of Britain's most important artists at work reflecting on art and the role it plays in society today.
Release Date | July 7, 2012 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith | |
Runtime | 1h 15min | |
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Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
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