Freeze: But is it Art? (1994)
In 1988, art student Damien Hirst and a group of like-minded associates mounted an exhibition in a building in the East End of London. Entitled Freeze, it was a huge critical and commercial success, propelling Hirst and the group into the spotlight of the avant-garde. More than five years later, Hirst exhibits to international acclaim and is regularly derided in the tabloid press. This portrait of Hirst, which resumes the Omnibus season, is presented as a drug-induced nightmare after Hirst has been put to sleep by a sinister dentist, played by Donald Pleasence. In between interviews with fellow Freeze artists including Angus Fairhurst , Sarah Lucas and Tracey Emin , Hirst is seen preparing Mother and Child Divided, his work for last year's Venice Blennale. The piece consists of a cow and a calf, each sawn in half, pickled in formaldehyde and exhibited in four tanks.
Cast
- Damien Hirst - Self
- Tracey Emin - Self
- Donald Pleasence - Sinister Dentist
- Angus Fairhurst - Self
- Sarah Lucas - Self
Keywords
art, contemporary art
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freeze: But is it Art? about?
- In 1988, art student Damien Hirst and a group of like-minded associates mounted an exhibition in a building in the East End of London. Entitled Freeze, it was a huge critical and commercial success, propelling Hirst and the group into the spotlight of the avant-garde. More than five years later, Hirst exhibits to international acclaim and is regularly derided in the tabloid press. This portrait of Hirst, which resumes the Omnibus season, is presented as a drug-induced nightmare after Hirst has been put to sleep by a sinister dentist, played by Donald Pleasence. In between interviews with fellow Freeze artists including Angus Fairhurst , Sarah Lucas and Tracey Emin , Hirst is seen preparing Mother and Child Divided, his work for last year's Venice Blennale. The piece consists of a cow and a calf, each sawn in half, pickled in formaldehyde and exhibited in four tanks.
- Who directed Freeze: But is it Art??
- Freeze: But is it Art? was directed by Mark James.
- Who stars in Freeze: But is it Art??
- Freeze: But is it Art? stars Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Donald Pleasence, Angus Fairhurst, Sarah Lucas.
- How long is Freeze: But is it Art??
- Freeze: But is it Art? has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Freeze: But is it Art??
- Freeze: But is it Art? is a Documentary film.