Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter
Originally released in 1993. Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter is a documentary film. directed by Marion Cajori. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A powerful and intimate portrait, Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter captures Mitchell's independent spirit and testifies eloquently to Mitchell's art. Joan Mitchell was born in Chicago in 1926 and died in Paris in 1992. After graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Joan settled in New York City in 1950. She was an active participant of New York's dynamic Abstract Expressionist scene and hung out with fellow painters Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning and Philip Guston and, soon, poets Frank O'Hara, James Schuyler and John Ashbery. In the mid-fifties, she moved to Paris, France. There she was part of a circle of friends that included Pierre Matisse, Samuel Beckett and Alberto Giacometti. Mitchell is one of the great abstract painters of the 20th century. This elegantly edited documentary weaves interviews with the acerbic Mitchell and other leading painters and critics while letting her stunning pictures dominate the film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter about?
A powerful and intimate portrait, Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter captures Mitchell's independent spirit and testifies eloquently to Mitchell's art. Joan Mitchell was born in Chicago...
Who directed Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter?
Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter was directed by Marion Cajori.
How long is Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter?
Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter released?
Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter was released on April 14, 1993 in theaters.