Visit art galleries and reading art magazines and books is very large. But sometimes you just want to lie on the sofa with a cup of tea and relax watching a good movie. Now it’s winter, you may feel more desire. A film can be an art form as it is a film of great artists and art, is like watching “Art in the place,” so to speak. So do not miss out, give it a try – you will not regret.
Here is a list of films about contemporary art, to begin with. Some old, some new, but everyone is really exciting. I made a list of movies in alphabetical order, and none of them have not received a grade of staff, since, as I’m concerned, everything worth seeing. It just so you see these films, and perhaps move to another post.
Art School Confidential
Who said anything about talent?
IMDb Rating: 6.3
Director: Terry Zwigoff
Production Year: 2006
This film is a comedy rather than drama, and focuses on the history of an art student who had spent all his life dreamed of being a great artist. Although the film mocks the contemporary art world in many aspects, but also shows its attractive and gives an idea of the artist can feel the dedication to his work.
Basquiat
In 1981, a writer of nineteen years of age unknown Graffiti has taken the art world in New York by storm. The rest is art history
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Director: Julian Schnabel
Production Year: 1996
This movie is absolutely unforgettable American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on the road. It gives you a glimpse into the world of Basquiat’s life, friends, love and work. Julian Schnabel is an artist, and therefore the personal experience of the whole world is watching, which adds an unusual and significant level of validity for the film.
Exit Through the Gift Shop
The incredible true story of how the most beautiful film in the world of street art has never been done…
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Director: Banksy
Year of production: 2010
And “the brilliant film that keeps you guessing and must find the right until the end. At first glance one might think that the movie is about street art documentary filmmaker Thierry Guetta, but in reality he is graffiti artist Banksy famous world. I won `t be surprised if, after seeing this movie to go out with a spray can.
When Andy met Edie, life imitates art
IMDb Rating: 6.1
Director: George Hickenlooper
Production Year: 2006
Although the film is dedicated to the life of film star Edie Sedgwick tube, and this aspect is certainly interesting, much of its charm comes from its relationship with Andy Warhol explored. While watching the movie, you will feel quite full factory, a place where artists of all kinds came together and created what has become a part of the game that changed modern art.