Art films to see.

My architect : a son's journey / (DVD) the story of Nataniel Kahn's search for the history of his absent father. A great picture of an artist devoted to changing architecture. Presented well and not overly dramatic.


Sketches of Frank Gehry / (DVD)
Terrific as well. Gehry changed the way many people look at architecture. He would crumple a bit of paper, and say "make the building look like THAT". A good staff of like-minded fellows helps, of course. Loved the shots of his house as well, it's good to see where an artist lives, esp. if it reflects their art.


Chihuly short cuts / (DVD)
Also great. CHiluly changed glass as Gehry changed architecture. A great look at a man refusing to settle within a difficult medium. Also a good look at his teams of assistants - group effort makes art!


Robert Rauschenberg : man at work /(DVD) are you detecting a theme here? innovation, newness, not conforming to the structure of what is known as "art". The day to day struggles, the differences of opinions, and a fascinating look at mixed media, and creativity.


Who gets to call it art? : the legend of Henry Geldzahler, 1935-1994 / (DVD) last one. the man who "made" the art. i loved the portraits of henry, done by all the famous artists throughout the film. How art is promoted - an art to itself. A good ending to a fine series of "art films" this week.

See all of the above. they will inspire you, not with specifics of medium or craft, but as a picture of those who dare to be different, not in a commercial way, but in a way that they NEED to create. I love tales of creative people. we all should live this path!