The NEW Shock of the New (2004)

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Twenty-five years ago the renowned art critic Robert Hughes made The Shock of the New, a landmark television series that examined the key cultural movement of the 20th Century. Now he's back to look at more recent work and to question whether modern art can still be shocking in its originality and understanding. In an age of media saturation it's perhaps even harder to tell what is good art and what is bad; but Hughes cuts through the marketing and the hype to reveal the art that is vital and will last; the art which defines the times in which we live. In a film which features interviews with David Hockney, Paula Rego, Jeff Koons and Sean Scully, Robert Hughes makes the case that painting, drawing, and the search for beauty matter more than ever before.

Director: James Runcie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The NEW Shock of the New about?
Twenty-five years ago the renowned art critic Robert Hughes made The Shock of the New, a landmark television series that examined the key cultural movement of the 20th Century. Now he's back to look at more recent work and to question whether modern art can still be shocking in its originality and understanding. In an age of media saturation it's perhaps even harder to tell what is good art and what is bad; but Hughes cuts through the marketing and the hype to reveal the art that is vital and will last; the art which defines the times in which we live. In a film which features interviews with David Hockney, Paula Rego, Jeff Koons and Sean Scully, Robert Hughes makes the case that painting, drawing, and the search for beauty matter more than ever before.
Who directed The NEW Shock of the New?
The NEW Shock of the New was directed by James Runcie.
Who stars in The NEW Shock of the New?
The NEW Shock of the New stars Robert Hughes, David Hockney, Paula Rego, Jeff Koons, Sean Scully.
How long is The NEW Shock of the New?
The NEW Shock of the New has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is The NEW Shock of the New?
The NEW Shock of the New is a Documentary film.
Where was The NEW Shock of the New produced?
The NEW Shock of the New was produced in United Kingdom.