Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal (1986)
The Schwitters scandal was pure DADA! While he was alive, Schwitters provoked the art world with his one-man Dada movement Merz, which united painting, sculpture, architecture and literature in fragments. After his death he hit the headlines due to several sensational inheritance lawsuits involving his heirs, a mistress, the Norwegian government, and the Marlborough Gallery - which had gained notoriety in the Rothko scandal. Looking back on Schwitters’ life and work, this film unravels a bizarre story of deceit, intrigue, power and money.
Director: Simon Chu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 31, 1986
Cast
- Andrew Graham-Dixon - Self
- Brian Sewell - Self
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal about?
- The Schwitters scandal was pure DADA! While he was alive, Schwitters provoked the art world with his one-man Dada movement Merz, which united painting, sculpture, architecture and literature in fragments. After his death he hit the headlines due to several sensational inheritance lawsuits involving his heirs, a mistress, the Norwegian government, and the Marlborough Gallery - which had gained notoriety in the Rothko scandal. Looking back on Schwitters’ life and work, this film unravels a bizarre story of deceit, intrigue, power and money.
- Who directed Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal?
- Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal was directed by Simon Chu.
- Who stars in Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal?
- Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal stars Andrew Graham-Dixon, Brian Sewell.
- How long is Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal?
- Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal?
- Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal is a Documentary film.