The NEW Shock of the New
Synopsis
Twenty-five years ago the renowned art critic Robert Hughes made The Shock of the New, a landmark television series that examined the key cultural movement of the 20th Century. Now he's back to look at more recent work and to question whether modern art can still be shocking in its originality and understanding. In an age of media saturation it's perhaps even harder to tell what is good art and what is bad; but Hughes cuts through the marketing and the hype to reveal the art that is vital and will last; the art which defines the times in which we live. In a film which features interviews with David Hockney, Paula Rego, Jeff Koons and Sean Scully, Robert Hughes makes the case that painting, drawing, and the search for beauty matter more than ever before.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Runcie
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hughes
- Original Title
- The NEW Shock of the New
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
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James Runcie
Robert Hughes
James Runcie
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Robert Hughes
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James Runcie
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James Runcie
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What is The NEW Shock of the New about?
Twenty-five years ago the renowned art critic Robert Hughes made The Shock of the New, a landmark television series that examined the key cultural movement of the 20th Century. Now he's back to look at more recent work and to question whether modern art can still be shocking in its originality and understanding. In an age of media saturation it's perhaps even harder to tell what is good art and what is bad; but Hughes cuts through the marketing and the hype to reveal the art that is vital and will last; the art which defines the times in which we live. In a film which features interviews with David Hockney, Paula Rego, Jeff Koons and Sean Scully, Robert Hughes makes the case that painting, drawing, and the search for beauty matter more than ever before.
Who directed The NEW Shock of the New?
The NEW Shock of the New was directed by James Runcie.
Who stars in The NEW Shock of the New?
The principal cast of The NEW Shock of the New includes Robert Hughes, David Hockney, Paula Rego, Jeff Koons, Sean Scully.
When was The NEW Shock of the New released and how long is it?
The NEW Shock of the New was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 55m.