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Bernard Tschumi: Architect and Theorist
Filmed at his final lecture as Dean of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Bernard Tschumi: Architect and Theorist documents a compelling and driven discussion of space, time, and movement. Despite his time-consuming responsibilities as Dean, Tschumi managed to produce an impressive body of work, practicing both in New York and Paris. Throughout the lecture Tschumi cites the theories behind contemporary architecture while giving an overview of the outstanding examples of his own work.
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Bernd and Hilla Becher: 4 Decades, Typologies of Industrial Architecture
Working together as photographers since 1957, Bernd and Hilla Becher have become known for capturing endangered architecture quickly vanishing from the modern landscape. By the end of the 1960’s they were part of the conceptual art movement in view of their minimalist approach. Bernd and Hilla Becher: 4 Decades follows the couple through their retrospective exhibition at Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof Museum while they discuss their beginnings as documentarians of 19th century industrial architecture.
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Brice Marden: 4 Decades
Brice Marden: 4 Decades follows the renowned abstract artist as he explores his acclaimed 2006 MoMA retrospective with curator Gary Garrels. Applauded for his bold and contemporary style, Marden speaks openly with Garrels about his approach, beginnings and influences. His fluid and colorful works demand attention but welcome the viewer to choose their own path within the painting itself. Marden’s career is mapped out through a tour of the exhibition, as he and Garrels discuss key works of the last forty years.
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Cecil Balmond: Visionary Engineer and Architect
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Conversations with Philip Guston
With the participation of Roberta Smith, Jan Butterfield and Charles Shere.
Art historians and critics talk with Philip Guston about his ideas and new work of the 1970’s as he moves away from Abstract Expressionism and shifts his focus to Figuration. With the participation of Roberta Smith, Jan Butterfield and Charles Shere, Conversations with Philip Guston becomes an intimate study of the artist’s thoughts, theories, and artistic pursuits.
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Ed Ruscha: 4 Decades