Only Idiots Smile
Synopsis
"Gregg Bordowitz's 2017 performance lecture "Only Idiots Smile" features the artist on a stool in the New Museum's top-floor sky room, riffing on the formation of his identity. At one point, he explains his 'Jewish identity is the template thru which I understand all my other identities… how to appear to others, how we’d like to seem to others,' how others might frame themselves to be seen by us. In this way, Bordowitz gestures at what seems to be the most legible piece of this exhibition, templates for framing — each artist explores variations on the frame through presentation, history, fantasy, sculptural construction, and material." — Rindon Johnson
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- Director
- Gregg Bordowitz
- Original Title
- Only Idiots Smile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
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Gregg Bordowitz
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Gregg Bordowitz
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What is Only Idiots Smile about?
"Gregg Bordowitz's 2017 performance lecture "Only Idiots Smile" features the artist on a stool in the New Museum's top-floor sky room, riffing on the formation of his identity. At one point, he explains his 'Jewish identity is the template thru which I understand all my other identities… how to appear to others, how we’d like to seem to others,' how others might frame themselves to be seen by us. In this way, Bordowitz gestures at what seems to be the most legible piece of this exhibition, templates for framing — each artist explores variations on the frame through presentation, history, fantasy, sculptural construction, and material." — Rindon Johnson
Who directed Only Idiots Smile?
Only Idiots Smile was directed by Gregg Bordowitz.
Who stars in Only Idiots Smile?
The principal cast of Only Idiots Smile includes Gregg Bordowitz.
When was Only Idiots Smile released and how long is it?
Only Idiots Smile was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 22m.