Movie

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language

199948m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Blackwood
Release date: 1999-01-01
Runtime: 48m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Studio: Michael Blackwood Productions

About Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language is a 1999 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Michael Blackwood, starring Helmut Federle, Günther Förg and Jonathan Lasker. It has a runtime of 48 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, abstraction - that most quintessentially modernist innovation - maintains a peculiarly contradictory position. Used, on one hand, by post-modernist artists as just one more quotable style amongst many, it is on the other hand still considered an elitist or hermetic language by audiences intimidated by its lack of recognizable subject matter. Yet ultimately, abstraction continues to be a viable creative path for contemporary artists of all generations, many of whom embrace it as the most inclusive and fundamentally resonant of artistic languages. Filmed at the artists' studios, the Dia Center for the Arts, and the Guggenheim Museum during their exhibition, "Abstraction in the Twentieth Century."

Cast

Helmut Federle

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Günther Förg

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Jonathan Lasker

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Robert Mangold

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Brice Marden

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Gerhard Richter

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Richard Serra

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Philip Taaffe

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Günter Umberg

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Themes & keywords

paintingabstractpost modernismabstract expressionism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language in France?+

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language?+

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language has a runtime of 48 minutes (48 minutes).

Who stars in Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language?+

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language stars Helmut Federle, Günther Förg, Jonathan Lasker, Robert Mangold and Brice Marden.

When did Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language come out?+

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language is a 1999 movie directed by Michael Blackwood.

What genre is Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language?+

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language is Documentary film.

Who directed Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language?+

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language was directed by Michael Blackwood.