Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest
Synopsis
The film traces Ethiopian abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s preparations for her 20 year career retrospective, leading up to the installation and realization of the survey at LACMA in 2019. The artist offers extensive commentary on her work, her process, and the chronology of her career, from her graduate work at RISD (1996–97) to her current expansive multi-layered canvases.
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Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Wald, Edgar Howard
- Original Title
- Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Checkerboard Film Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Wald, Edgar Howard
Thomas Piper
Edgar Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Wald
Director
Edgar Howard
Producer
Thomas Piper
Editor
Edgar Howard
Director
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What is Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest about?
The film traces Ethiopian abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s preparations for her 20 year career retrospective, leading up to the installation and realization of the survey at LACMA in 2019. The artist offers extensive commentary on her work, her process, and the chronology of her career, from her graduate work at RISD (1996–97) to her current expansive multi-layered canvases.
Who directed Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest?
Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest was directed by Susan Wald, Edgar Howard.
Who stars in Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest?
The principal cast of Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest includes Julie Mehretu.
When was Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest released and how long is it?
Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 55m.