Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World (2003)

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A groundbreaking documentary on the internationally renowned painter, designated by ARTnews Magazine one of the world's top-ten living artists. This documentary was shot over a period of four years, from 1998 through 2002, Agnes Martin's ninetieth year. Interviews with Martin are inter-cut with shots at work in her studio in Taos, New Mexico, with photographs and archival footage, and with images of her work from over five decades. It is a venue for Martin to speak about her work, her working methods, her life as an artist, and her views about the creative process. She also discusses her film, "Gabriel" and reads from her poetry and lectures. In keeping with Martin's chosen life of solitude, she alone appears in the documentary.

Director: Mary Lance
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Steve Peters
Cinematography: Dyanna Taylor
Editing: Mary Lance, Brad Wolfley
Production: New Deal Films
Box Office: $175,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

painting, documentary filmmaking, abstract art, abstract expressionism, agnes martin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World about?
A groundbreaking documentary on the internationally renowned painter, designated by ARTnews Magazine one of the world's top-ten living artists. This documentary was shot over a period of four years, from 1998 through 2002, Agnes Martin's ninetieth year. Interviews with Martin are inter-cut with shots at work in her studio in Taos, New Mexico, with photographs and archival footage, and with images of her work from over five decades. It is a venue for Martin to speak about her work, her working methods, her life as an artist, and her views about the creative process. She also discusses her film, "Gabriel" and reads from her poetry and lectures. In keeping with Martin's chosen life of solitude, she alone appears in the documentary.
Who directed Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World?
Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World was directed by Mary Lance.
Who stars in Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World?
Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World stars Agnes Martin.
How long is Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World?
Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World?
Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World is a Documentary film.
How much did Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World gross?
Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World grossed $175,000 worldwide.