The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan (2016)

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One of the most provocative and elusive figures in contemporary art finds himself the subject of Maura Axelrod's film. Catapulted to worldwide notoriety in 1999 by The Ninth Hour, a sculpture of Pope John Paul II toppled by a meteorite, Maurizio Cattelan's work has bordered on criminal activity (breaking into a gallery and stealing another artist's work) and regularly defies good taste - Him features Hitler in prayer and sold earlier this year for a whopping £12,000,000. Building his career on evasion, trickery and subversion, Cattelan is perhaps not the most reliable of interviewees, but ex-girlfriends, family members, collectors and dealers build a compelling and intimate portrait of an enigmatic figure. Bold, witty and playful as a Cattelan work itself, is this film really all it seems?

Director: Maura Axelrod
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Production: BBC Studios
Original Language: en

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What is The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan about?
One of the most provocative and elusive figures in contemporary art finds himself the subject of Maura Axelrod's film. Catapulted to worldwide notoriety in 1999 by The Ninth Hour, a sculpture of Pope John Paul II toppled by a meteorite, Maurizio Cattelan's work has bordered on criminal activity (breaking into a gallery and stealing another artist's work) and regularly defies good taste - Him features Hitler in prayer and sold earlier this year for a whopping £12,000,000. Building his career on evasion, trickery and subversion, Cattelan is perhaps not the most reliable of interviewees, but ex-girlfriends, family members, collectors and dealers build a compelling and intimate portrait of an enigmatic figure. Bold, witty and playful as a Cattelan work itself, is this film really all it seems?
Who directed The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan?
The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan was directed by Maura Axelrod.
Who stars in The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan?
The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan stars Alan Yentob, Maurizio Cattelan.
How long is The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan?
The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan?
The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan is a Documentary film.