The Last Salonnier (2019)

In this documentary profile, Johnston invites the audience to step behind the "crushed velvet curtain" of Bruce Bailey’s life as an investment banker, lawyer, farmer and patron. The enthusiastic collector, who has worked with artists such as Marina Abramovic and Kent Monkman, is one of a few notable individuals who still host traditional art salons; a form of egalitarian lab for the breeding of ideas made popular in seventeenth-century France, where literary luminaries, artists and thinkers gathered to discuss philosophy, politics, art and other matters of the day.

Director: Paul Johnston
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Cast

Music: Dustin Peters
Cinematography: Adam Beck
Editing: Lindsay Allikas
Production: Cadence Creative
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last Salonnier about?
In this documentary profile, Johnston invites the audience to step behind the "crushed velvet curtain" of Bruce Bailey’s life as an investment banker, lawyer, farmer and patron. The enthusiastic collector, who has worked with artists such as Marina Abramovic and Kent Monkman, is one of a few notable individuals who still host traditional art salons; a form of egalitarian lab for the breeding of ideas made popular in seventeenth-century France, where literary luminaries, artists and thinkers gathered to discuss philosophy, politics, art and other matters of the day.
Who directed The Last Salonnier?
The Last Salonnier was directed by Paul Johnston.
Who stars in The Last Salonnier?
The Last Salonnier stars Bruce Bailey.
How long is The Last Salonnier?
The Last Salonnier has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Last Salonnier?
The Last Salonnier is a Documentary film.
Where was The Last Salonnier produced?
The Last Salonnier was produced in Canada.