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Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith

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 DateJuly 7, 2012
StatusReleased
Original TitleMake Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith
Runtime1h 15min
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Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
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