More Art Upstairs

More Art Upstairs

2017
1h 16m
5.7

5.7/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

A revolution is taking place in the art world and it isn’t happening in Paris, Berlin or Hong Kong—but in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ArtPrize is the most highly attended art show in the world, and it awards cash prizes larger than all other competitions combined. International critics and general crowds pack bars, galleries and abandoned buildings all over town, taking in over 1,500 works from cerebral conceptualists and weekend hobbyists. An acclaimed jury awards a winner $200,000 and the ballot-carrying public does the same. Nimble cameras follow four artists, each vying not only for critical recognition but for every public vote they can drum up. Part classy game show, part engaging art exploration, More Art Upstairs captures the debates ArtPrize has intentionally (or inadvertently?) triggered: Can culture be democratized? Do artists need or want to connect with audiences? And is the canonical art establishment on its way out? (Myrocia Watamaniuk)

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 22, 2017
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt5440730

Cast

Judith Braun
Judith Braun

Lynn Cazabon
Lynn Cazabon

Nick Kline
Nick Kline

Key Crew

Jody Hassett Sanchez
Director

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