What is Condo Painting?
Condo Painting is a documentary film released in 2000. The film is directed by John McNaughton and focuses on the art of George Condo.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 17, 2000
- Studios
- October Films
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Condo Painting is a documentary film released in 2000. The film is directed by John McNaughton and focuses on the art of George Condo. It follows the progress of Condo's large-scale oil painting Big Red over the course of one year. The film also features an appearance by Allen Ginsberg. Additionally, it includes footage of Condo collaborating with William S. Burroughs on paintings they made together at Burroughs' Kansas home in the mid-1990s. The film is a spotlight on Condo's art and provides insight into his creative process. Condo Painting is a documentary that showcases the work of George Condo and his collaborations with other artists. The film's release date is listed as March 17, 2000. The documentary's runtime is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A year-long glimpse into George Condo’s monumental canvas, with literary legends in tow.”
- In-depth look at a major contemporary artist
- Features rare footage of collaborations with Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs
- Shows the evolution of a single large-scale painting over a year
- Appeals primarily to art enthusiasts
- Short runtime may leave some topics unexplored
Watch it if you’re fascinated by contemporary art processes or the intersection of visual art and literature.
Suitable for mature audiences interested in art documentaries; contains no explicit violence.
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Who directed Condo Painting?
John McNaughton directed the documentary.
What is the documentary’s main focus?
It follows the progress of George Condo’s large-scale oil painting Big Red over one year.
Which literary figures appear in the film?
The film includes appearances by poet Allen Ginsberg and footage of Condo with writer William S. Burroughs.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When was the collaboration footage with Burroughs recorded?
The collaborative paintings were made at Burroughs’ Kansas home in the mid-1990s.