Philip Guston: A Life Lived (1982)

Philip Guston: A Life Lived (1982) poster

Late in life, the artist looks back over a career that originated in social realism during the '30s, moved to the center of Abstract Expressionism, and culminated in a return to figuration. Filmed at his retrospective in San Francisco in 1980 and at his Woodstock studio, where Guston is seen painting, the artist speaks candidly about his philosophy of painting and the psychological motivation for his work.

Director: Michael Blackwood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Cinematography: Mead Hunt
Editing: Ned Bastille
Production: Michael Blackwood Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philip Guston: A Life Lived about?
Late in life, the artist looks back over a career that originated in social realism during the '30s, moved to the center of Abstract Expressionism, and culminated in a return to figuration. Filmed at his retrospective in San Francisco in 1980 and at his Woodstock studio, where Guston is seen painting, the artist speaks candidly about his philosophy of painting and the psychological motivation for his work.
Who directed Philip Guston: A Life Lived?
Philip Guston: A Life Lived was directed by Michael Blackwood.
Who stars in Philip Guston: A Life Lived?
Philip Guston: A Life Lived stars Philip Guston.
How long is Philip Guston: A Life Lived?
Philip Guston: A Life Lived has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Philip Guston: A Life Lived?
Philip Guston: A Life Lived is a Documentary film.
Where was Philip Guston: A Life Lived produced?
Philip Guston: A Life Lived was produced in United States of America.