The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan
Synopsis
One of the most provocative and elusive figures in contemporary art finds himself the subject of Maura Axelrod's film. Catapulted to worldwide notoriety in 1999 by The Ninth Hour, a sculpture of Pope John Paul II toppled by a meteorite, Maurizio Cattelan's work has bordered on criminal activity (breaking into a gallery and stealing another artist's work) and regularly defies good taste - Him features Hitler in prayer and sold earlier this year for a whopping £12,000,000. Building his career on evasion, trickery and subversion, Cattelan is perhaps not the most reliable of interviewees, but ex-girlfriends, family members, collectors and dealers build a compelling and intimate portrait of an enigmatic figure. Bold, witty and playful as a Cattelan work itself, is this film really all it seems?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maura Axelrod
- Original Title
- The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maura Axelrod
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Maura Axelrod
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What is The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan about?
One of the most provocative and elusive figures in contemporary art finds himself the subject of Maura Axelrod's film. Catapulted to worldwide notoriety in 1999 by The Ninth Hour, a sculpture of Pope John Paul II toppled by a meteorite, Maurizio Cattelan's work has bordered on criminal activity (breaking into a gallery and stealing another artist's work) and regularly defies good taste - Him features Hitler in prayer and sold earlier this year for a whopping £12,000,000. Building his career on evasion, trickery and subversion, Cattelan is perhaps not the most reliable of interviewees, but ex-girlfriends, family members, collectors and dealers build a compelling and intimate portrait of an enigmatic figure. Bold, witty and playful as a Cattelan work itself, is this film really all it seems?
Who directed The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan?
The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan was directed by Maura Axelrod.
Who stars in The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan?
The principal cast of The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan includes Alan Yentob, Maurizio Cattelan.
When was The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan released and how long is it?
The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.