On The Wings of Brancusi (2018)

Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957), the most important sculptor of the first half of the 20th century, has been a fascinating and enduring influence on a generation of contemporary American artists.

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Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957), the most important sculptor of the first half of the 20th century, has been a fascinating and enduring influence on a generation of contemporary American artists. Insights into Brancusi’s legacy are presented by Carl Andre, Lynda Benglis, Ellsworth Kelly, Martin Puryear, Richard Serra, and Joel Shapiro, with additional commentary on Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, Isamu Noguchi,and Claes Oldenburg. In 1995, Anne d’Harnoncourt, Director Emeritus of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, asked Checkerboard to document the PMA’s acclaimed retrospective on Brancusi for the Museum’s archive. The resulting footage became the genesis of the documentary.

Director: Edgar Howard, Susan Wald
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: Checkerboard Film Foundation
Country: France, United States of America
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Edgar Howard, Susan Wald
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On The Wings of Brancusi about?
Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957), the most important sculptor of the first half of the 20th century, has been a fascinating and enduring influence on a generation of contemporary American artists. Insights into Brancusi’s legacy are presented by Carl Andre, Lynda Benglis, Ellsworth Kelly, Martin Puryear, Richard Serra, and Joel Shapiro, with additional commentary on Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, Isamu Noguchi,and Claes Oldenburg. In 1995, Anne d’Harnoncourt, Director Emeritus of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, asked Checkerboard to document the PMA’s acclaimed retrospective on Brancusi for the Museum’s archive. The resulting footage became the genesis of the documentary.
Who directed On The Wings of Brancusi?
On The Wings of Brancusi was directed by Edgar Howard, Susan Wald.
Who stars in On The Wings of Brancusi?
On The Wings of Brancusi stars Carl Andre, Lynda Benglis, Ellsworth Kelly, Martin Puryear, Joel Shapiro, Richard Serra.
How long is On The Wings of Brancusi?
On The Wings of Brancusi has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is On The Wings of Brancusi?
On The Wings of Brancusi is a Documentary film.
Where was On The Wings of Brancusi produced?
On The Wings of Brancusi was produced in France, United States of America.