Philip Guston: A Life Lived
Synopsis
Late in life, the artist looks back over a career that originated in social realism during the '30s, moved to the center of Abstract Expressionism, and culminated in a return to figuration. Filmed at his retrospective in San Francisco in 1980 and at his Woodstock studio, where Guston is seen painting, the artist speaks candidly about his philosophy of painting and the psychological motivation for his work.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Blackwood
- Original Title
- Philip Guston: A Life Lived
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Michael Blackwood Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Blackwood
Mead Hunt
Ned Bastille
Michael Blackwood
Department Leadership Roster
Mead Hunt
Director of Photography
Michael Blackwood
Producer
Michael Blackwood
Director
Ned Bastille
Editor
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What is Philip Guston: A Life Lived about?
Late in life, the artist looks back over a career that originated in social realism during the '30s, moved to the center of Abstract Expressionism, and culminated in a return to figuration. Filmed at his retrospective in San Francisco in 1980 and at his Woodstock studio, where Guston is seen painting, the artist speaks candidly about his philosophy of painting and the psychological motivation for his work.
Who directed Philip Guston: A Life Lived?
Philip Guston: A Life Lived was directed by Michael Blackwood.
Who stars in Philip Guston: A Life Lived?
The principal cast of Philip Guston: A Life Lived includes Philip Guston.
When was Philip Guston: A Life Lived released and how long is it?
Philip Guston: A Life Lived was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 58m.