Mark Tobey (1952)

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This short documentary was made while the painter lived in Seattle, Washington, early in the 1950s. It is only the second film made by Robert Gardner and tries to show in cinematic language how this man looked at the world; Mark Tobey himself both performs and is observed. A unique film in the Gardner ouvre, the film not only presents an experimental portrait of Tobey but serves as a window into the American art, avant garde film and poetic movements of this period.

Director: Robert Gardner
Runtime: 18 min
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Original Language: en
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What is Mark Tobey about?
This short documentary was made while the painter lived in Seattle, Washington, early in the 1950s. It is only the second film made by Robert Gardner and tries to show in cinematic language how this man looked at the world; Mark Tobey himself both performs and is observed. A unique film in the Gardner ouvre, the film not only presents an experimental portrait of Tobey but serves as a window into the American art, avant garde film and poetic movements of this period.
Who directed Mark Tobey?
Mark Tobey was directed by Robert Gardner.
How long is Mark Tobey?
Mark Tobey has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).