Only Idiots Smile (2017)
"Gregg Bordowitz's 2017 performance lecture "Only Idiots Smile" features the artist on a stool in the New Museum's top-floor sky room, riffing on the formation of his identity. At one point, he explains his 'Jewish identity is the template thru which I understand all my other identities… how to appear to others, how we’d like to seem to others,' how others might frame themselves to be seen by us. In this way, Bordowitz gestures at what seems to be the most legible piece of this exhibition, templates for framing — each artist explores variations on the frame through presentation, history, fantasy, sculptural construction, and material." — Rindon Johnson
Director: Gregg Bordowitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Cast
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Only Idiots Smile about?
- "Gregg Bordowitz's 2017 performance lecture "Only Idiots Smile" features the artist on a stool in the New Museum's top-floor sky room, riffing on the formation of his identity. At one point, he explains his 'Jewish identity is the template thru which I understand all my other identities… how to appear to others, how we’d like to seem to others,' how others might frame themselves to be seen by us. In this way, Bordowitz gestures at what seems to be the most legible piece of this exhibition, templates for framing — each artist explores variations on the frame through presentation, history, fantasy, sculptural construction, and material." — Rindon Johnson
- Who directed Only Idiots Smile?
- Only Idiots Smile was directed by Gregg Bordowitz.
- Who stars in Only Idiots Smile?
- Only Idiots Smile stars Gregg Bordowitz.
- How long is Only Idiots Smile?
- Only Idiots Smile has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Only Idiots Smile?
- Only Idiots Smile is a Documentary film.
- Where was Only Idiots Smile produced?
- Only Idiots Smile was produced in United States of America.