Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith (2012)

This a documentary about the artist Bob and Roberta Smith, in reality one person called Patrick Brill who has become renowned for his humorous, opinionated, polemical art works. He occupies a unique position in the art world as an outsider who is a Trustee of the Tate Gallery, an artist whose work appears in The Guardian and also a school on the East End. What distinguishes Bob from mainstream contemporary art is his commitment to the idea that art is a vital part of democracy, and that art itself must be democratic. The film follows Bob over 3 years providing a unique insight into one of Britain's most important artists at work reflecting on art and the role it plays in society today.

Director: John Rogers
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Music: Patrick Brill
Editing: John Rogers
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith about?
This a documentary about the artist Bob and Roberta Smith, in reality one person called Patrick Brill who has become renowned for his humorous, opinionated, polemical art works. He occupies a unique position in the art world as an outsider who is a Trustee of the Tate Gallery, an artist whose work appears in The Guardian and also a school on the East End. What distinguishes Bob from mainstream contemporary art is his commitment to the idea that art is a vital part of democracy, and that art itself must be democratic. The film follows Bob over 3 years providing a unique insight into one of Britain's most important artists at work reflecting on art and the role it plays in society today.
Who directed Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith?
Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith was directed by John Rogers.
Who stars in Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith?
Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith stars Patrick Brill, John Rogers, Joe Amrhein, Cedar Lewinsohn.
How long is Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith?
Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith?
Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith is a Documentary film.
Where was Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith produced?
Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith was produced in United Kingdom.