There are two sides of the storythe other being that the barnes foundation simply. May 07, 2010 a highly partisan and energetic documentary by don argott rock school, the art of the steal details the efforts of the city of philadelphia, especially the citys former mayor john f. We wanted to tell the story from the ground up, which is what we did. Don argotts the art of the steal is a documentary that reports the hijacking of the barnes collection with outrage, as the theft of the century. A documentary that chronicles artist and activist ai weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions and gets into an increasing number of clashes with the chinese government. Don argott was never one of those philadelphians besotted with the. Barnes foundation, the subject of his latest film, the art of the steal. Reviews and scores for movies involving don argott. The art of the steal 2009 by don argott valerie white.
The art of the steal is a documentary about the history of the barnes foundation, a philanthropic and educational institution created by dr. Yet the filmmakers managed to include a bit of nuance. The art of the steal does a very good job of explaining the complex set of circumstances and lawsuits that surround the collection. Director don argott s documentary about the controversial move of the barnes art collection to downtown philadelphia, the art of the steal, is so adamantly against the relocation that it feels as if the viewer is watching evidence presented in a murder trial.
The documentary the art of the steal, directed by don argott, chronicles how the foundation, since barness death in 1951, has been undermined by. The art of the steal 2009 director and cinematographer. Don argott was never one of those philadelphians besotted with the barnes foundation, the museum of late19th. Barnes who was a famous scientist and thinker, and is best known for his. A thrilling whodunit about the heist of the century and the fate of the worlds most valuable modern art collection. Yes, don argotts the art of the steala filmic expose of one of the biggest slow brewing coup detats the art world has seen in recent historysuffers from a. However, after his death the art has been mired in controversy. What happened then is the main plot point of the art of the steal, a new documentary by don argott rock school, two days in april.
Feb 21, 2010 don argott was never one of those philadelphians besotted with the barnes foundation, the museum of late19th and early20thcentury art tucked away in the suburbs. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the art of the steal 2009 don argott on allmovie. His latest film, the art of the steal, chronicles the long struggle for control over the multibilliondollar barnes. Nov 16, 2012 an unmissable look at one of the art worlds most fascinating controversies and a celebrated selection of the toronto, new york and afi film festivals, don argott s gripping documentary the art. Director don argott walks through the complex troubles and controversies of the halfcentury following barness deaththe hints at financial insolvency, the chipping away at the will by relentless. Music title data, credits, and images provided by amg movie title data. Watch on ifc films unlimited with prime video channels. If you have anything, have children, film producer sheena joyce commented after a new york film festival screening. The art of the steal was an official selection at the 2009 toronto international film festival. Director don argott rock school paces the art of the steal like a good paranoid conspiracy thriller, and he makes the most out of the fact that several of the films key. Barnes 25 billion dollar collection of modern and postimpressionist art. Director don argott, left, and executive producer lenny feinberg, right, discussing the art of the steal after its screening at the new york film festival with todays commercial opening of don argott s much anticipated documentary examining the upcoming relocation of the barnes foundation from merion to philadelphia, its time for. Barnes sought to keep his priceless pieces together as part of his foundation even after his death, but the involvement of numerous parties led to the scattering of his collection. Feinberg, now in his 50s and wealthy from real estate investments, has funded and become the driving force behind the documentary film art of.
The movie traces the barnes foundation from one mans stubborn. Don argotts the art of the steal makes a masterly but completely onesided case against the plan now a done deal to move the incomparable barnes foundation collection of impressionist and. The art of the steal is a documentary by don argott that explores how greed, political power, and good intentions colluded to violate albert c. Don argott discusses the art of the steal and albert c. Barnes, a millionaire who amassed a remarkable selection of significant works during the early 20th century. Argott has directed the documentary films rock school 2005, two days in april 2007, and the art of the steal 2009, and has also worked as a producer and. The art of the steal 2009 don argott cast and crew. The art of the steal is not some dry tract on art politics. Don argott s new documentary makes some of the most outlandish conspiracy theories seem strangely believable. Joyce 2010 filmmaker don argott examines how various groups fought for possession of the priceless art collection of dr.
Joyce 2010 filmmaker don argott examines how various groups fought for possession of the priceless art. Don argott s documentary tracks the foundations complicated history. This is an excellent movie if youre passionate about art and highly skeptical about the art establishment. The art of the steal, documentary on the barnes foundation the. The art of the steal wades into the move of the barnes collection. I highly recommend that you watch this documentary. Hollyblogs don argott don argott is a cinematographer, producer and director. Mar 11, 2010 the art of the steal wades into the move of the barnes collection. Don argott was never one of those philadelphians besotted with the barnes foundation, the museum of late19th and early20thcentury art.
Don argott born september 14, 1972 is an american documentary filmmaker and musician originally from pequannock, new jersey, and currently residing in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Don argott is a director and cinematographer, known for believer 2018, last days here 2011 and sex drive 2008. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. The art of the steal is a 2009 documentary film directed by don argott, about the controversial move of the barnes foundation, generally considered to be the. Barnes wishes and scatter his collection across the globe. Yes, don argotts the art of the steala filmic expose of one of the biggest slowbrewing coup detats the art world has seen in recent historysuffers from a mild case of moore syndrome, but the story argott is telling and the acuity with which he tells it accomplish what any good piece of nonfiction cinema should, trusting that the. Exbarnes student lenny feinberg funded the film, openly intending it to be an argument against the relocation, in recent years, of the barnes foundation, which was established in 1922. First of all, everyone who loves great nineteenth century french art should know about the barnes and the remarkable collection dr. Genres documentary director don argott starring john anderson, colin b. Sep, 2009 don argott, the director of the art of the steal, discusses his documentary about the struggle for control over the barnes collection. Don argott, the director of the art of the steal, discusses his documentary about the struggle for control over the barnes collection. The art of the steal 2010 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The art of the steal friends of the barnes foundation. The battle over the barnes foundation, on film the new.
Director don argott walks through the complex troubles and controversies of the halfcentury following barness death the hints at financial insolvency, the chipping away at the will by relentless. Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by imdb. Don argotts gripping documentary the art of the steal is about how barnes seemingly ironclad wishes were withered away by unscrupulous trustees, cofferdraining legal battles, and the overwhelming force of a city looking to bring in the tourist dollar. The film touches on the politics, corruption, and greed which. When director don argott began work on the art of the steal, a documentary that pits art against commercialism, he imagined hed be entering new cinematic territory. In addition, the movie was less biased than i expected it to be. Dobrzynski on culture can this documentary save the barnes. Manifesto from the battle for art in barnes foundation the. Yes, don argott s the art of the steala filmic expose of one of the biggest slowbrewing coup detats the art world has seen in recent historysuffers from a mild case of moore syndrome, but the story argott is telling and the acuity with which he tells it accomplish what any good piece of nonfiction cinema should, trusting that the subject matter is compelling enough to let it organize and lead the form, for editor and audience alike. A highly partisan and energetic documentary by don argott rock school, the art of the steal details the efforts of the city of philadelphia, especially the citys former mayor john f. As a movie, steal is as finely wrought as the decorative ironworks that hang on the walls of the barnes between picassos and seurats. For a movie about bureaucratic and political machinations in the art world, the new documentary the art of the steal is far more enthralling than it has a right to be. Don argotts gripping documentary the art of the steal is about how barnes seemingly ironclad wishes were withered away by unscrupulous. Watch the art of the steal online 2009 movie yidio.
Director don argotts documentary about the controversial move of the barnes art collection to downtown philadelphia, the art of the steal, is so adamantly. This setup lasted until the 1990s, by which time all of barnes contemporaries were gone and new management was brought in to his foundation. Exbarnes student lenny feinberg funded the film, openly intending it to be an. The art of the steal wades into the move of the barnes. The battle over the barnes foundation, on film the new york. Barnes is about money, race, politics, art and the last wishes of an eccentric man. Don argotts new documentary makes some of the most outlandish conspiracy theories seem strangely believable. An unmissable look at one of the art worlds most fascinating controversies and a celebrated selection of the toronto, new york and afi film festivals, don argotts gripping documentary the art. The true story of a multibillion dollar art heist and how they got away with it. Deeply esoteric and unapologetically onesided, the art of the steal proves a. Barnes, the subject of the documentary the art of the steal, left behind a multibilliondollar collection of art, a will, and a battle royale. The art of the steal is a 2009 documentary film directed by don argott, about the controversial.
The art of the steal, which plays this weekend at theatre n in wilmington, is a documentary about the fight to prevent the barnes from being transported to center city, philadelphia, a mere 15minute drive away. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the art of. Barnes 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post impressionist art. The director, don argott, does a masterful job in presenting his case, and. Barnes documentarys gaffes and gaps february 26, 2010 by culturegrrl director don argott, left, and executive producer lenny feinberg, right, discussing the art of the steal after its screening at the new york film festival. The art of the steal is a documentary about the barnes foundation, with a will as leitmotif. Apr 09, 2010 the documentary the art of the steal, directed by don argott, chronicles how the foundation, since barness death in 1951, has been undermined by pennsylvania power brokers. Director don argotts documentary about the controversial move of the barnes art collection to downtown philadelphia, the art of the steal, is so adamantly against the relocation that it feels as if the viewer is watching evidence presented in a murder trial. This film looks at the controversy surrounding the art collection of dr.
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