Artists Must Live (1953)

Little in life comes free: one question that should be asked of any art form is who's paying for it.

Artists Must Live (1953) poster

Art historian Basil Taylor presents the film and interviews several of its subjects, in between leisurely sequences surveying paintings and sculptures to the strains of the BBC Radio Orchestra.

Director: John Read
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Production: Arts Council of Great Britain, BBC
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Artists Must Live about?
Art historian Basil Taylor presents the film and interviews several of its subjects, in between leisurely sequences surveying paintings and sculptures to the strains of the BBC Radio Orchestra.
Who directed Artists Must Live?
Artists Must Live was directed by John Read.
Who stars in Artists Must Live?
Artists Must Live stars Reg Butler, Clifford Ellis, Patrick Heron, Ivor Hitchens, Rodrigo Moynihan, John Piper.
How long is Artists Must Live?
Artists Must Live has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Artists Must Live?
Artists Must Live is a Documentary film.