In my excitement for upcoming events such as: the Whitney Biennial, the Armory Show, Frieze, oh and Cindy Sherman’s exhibition at the MOMA; I thought about posting some essential artist documentaries.
I know what your thinking little loves..snooze-fest, but hear me out.
Whether it’s solving global warming or the honey bee population crisis, there isn’t one documentary on netflixs that by the end I wasn’t determined to get behind–and I’m fairly certain I am not alone. That being said, these documentaries and artists are sure to motivate and inspire you in the new year–oh and not to mention, I feel a blizzard a comin’ upon us and this is the perfect way to not feel guilty about watching 11 hours of movies…
Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, The Mistress and The Tangerine (2008)
She just passed away at 98 and the documentary is rather intimate and more importantly communicates how feisty she can be!
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
it’s good it’s inspiring and does everything you think it will emotionally and physically do plus the exhibition sunflower seeds is on at Mary Boone in Chelsea.
Crumb (1994)
R. Crumb and David Lynch what’s not to like??!?!!
how to draw a bunny (2002)
Ray Johnson’s story is a good one.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: the Radiant Child (2010)
I know it seems cliche but I really liked watching the home video footage before his death.
In the true hipster fashion (get it?) it’s no longer cool, because everyone has seen it already, but Banksy’s exit through the gift shop is still great– And it’s not fair to not watch it or at least admit I still like it just because it has become mainstream–snobs
Banksy’s exit through the gift shop then go back to your bourgey existence
Herb & Dorothy
For those of you who don’t believe in collectors watch this film on Herb and Dorothy Vogel. Herb a postman, and Dorothy a librarian, are two of the most hilarious, kind and authentic people. You also hear really quaint stories from people such as Leo Castelli to Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
The Woodmans
For many reasons
Man on Wire
Philippe Petit’s tightrope performance, in 1974, across the World Trade Center!!!!!!
thanks for reading my humble list!
xx
brodie
