The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space (2020)

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An oral history of Artists Space, the legendary New York artists organization. Told through the voices of the artists, critics and curators who formed it, the film is narrated by voiceover culled from 30 hours of archival cassette tape interviews over a 45 year period. Artists such as Laurie Anderson, Mike Kelley, Hito Steyerl and David Wojnarowicz walk us through the decades. A formally-experimental and raucously-told chronology composed of rare archival documentation, The Business of Thought... is a reminder of the radical potential of the arts and the importance of collective, cultural spaces.

Director: Sierra Pettengill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
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Original Language: en

Keywords

new york city, art, art gallery

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What is The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space about?
An oral history of Artists Space, the legendary New York artists organization. Told through the voices of the artists, critics and curators who formed it, the film is narrated by voiceover culled from 30 hours of archival cassette tape interviews over a 45 year period. Artists such as Laurie Anderson, Mike Kelley, Hito Steyerl and David Wojnarowicz walk us through the decades. A formally-experimental and raucously-told chronology composed of rare archival documentation, The Business of Thought... is a reminder of the radical potential of the arts and the importance of collective, cultural spaces.
Who directed The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space?
The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space was directed by Sierra Pettengill.
Who stars in The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space?
The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space stars Laurie Anderson, Hito Steyerl, David Wojnarowicz.
How long is The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space?
The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space?
The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space is a Documentary film.