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Clark Presents Modern Artists on Film - September 13, 2007
WILLIAMSTOWN - Modern artists from Chagall to Crumb are the subject of a free film series at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute this fall. Sweeping the 20th century from beginning to end, "Documenting Modern Artists: More Portraits in Film" includes two heroes of modernism and two antiheroes of postmodernism. Films will be shown at 4 and 7:30 p.m. on select Fridays beginning Sept. 28.
First in the series is "The Mystery of Picasso" (1956, 75 minutes, rated PG, French, with subtitles) on Sept. 28. Henri-Georges Clouzot brings to this portrait of the fabled painter the same drive and dynamism that fueled his classic thrillers. It's a bullfight! It's an act of love! It's a bravura performance! It's Pablo painting.
Oct. 5 will feature "Homage to Chagall" (1977, 88 minutes, not rated). Harry Rasky brings a more traditional approach to a film portrait of the artist and his work. Both Chagall's life and work are admirable, demonstrating "The Colours of Love," as the subtitle suggests.
In "Crumb" (1994, 119 minutes, rated R) on Oct. 19, Terry Zwigoff digs deep into the psyche of Robert Crumb, the underground cartoonist and obsessive draftsman, and elicits startling testimony from his brothers, wives, and other family, along the border between madness and genius, with equal attention to both sides.
Concluding the series is "How to Draw a Bunny" (2002, 90 minutes, rated R) on Oct. 26. John W. Walter explores that same border in this inquest into the life and death of Ray Johnson, a denizen of the downtown New York scene who retreats to Long Island and obsession, with many major contemporary artists testifying to his importance.
Upcoming cinematic events at the Clark include: a lecture on Greta Garbo and a screening of Queen Christina on October 20 and the series "In Amorous Fashion: Films of Fragonard's France" on select Saturday afternoons starting Nov. 17.
The Clark is at 225 South St. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday 10 to 5. Admission through Oct. 31 is $12.50 for adults, free for children 18 and under, members, and students with valid ID. AFor more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit www.clarkart.edu. |
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