Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself (2016)
On the brink of the Depression in 1929, Georgia O'Keeffe - America's first great modernist painter - headed west. In the bright light of the New Mexico desert, she forged an independent life and found the solitude she needed for her truly original art. The photographs taken of her by her older lover scandalized the public. Her flower forms were seen as a shocking and vibrant display of femininity, her bones and skulls as surreal and disturbing. Now, 30 years after her death, to coincide with a major Tate Modern show, imagine - tells the story of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the most inspiring artists ever.
Director: Jill Nicholls
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: July 26, 2016
Cast
- Alan Yentob - Self - Presenter
- Georgia O'Keeffe - Self (archive footage)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
georgia o'keeffe
More Films by Director: Jill Nicholls
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself about?
- On the brink of the Depression in 1929, Georgia O'Keeffe - America's first great modernist painter - headed west. In the bright light of the New Mexico desert, she forged an independent life and found the solitude she needed for her truly original art. The photographs taken of her by her older lover scandalized the public. Her flower forms were seen as a shocking and vibrant display of femininity, her bones and skulls as surreal and disturbing. Now, 30 years after her death, to coincide with a major Tate Modern show, imagine - tells the story of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the most inspiring artists ever.
- Who directed Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself?
- Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself was directed by Jill Nicholls.
- Who stars in Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself?
- Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself stars Alan Yentob, Georgia O'Keeffe.
- How long is Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself?
- Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself?
- Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself is a Documentary film.
- Where was Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself produced?
- Georgia O'Keeffe: By Myself was produced in United Kingdom.