PAINTING, SMOKING, EATING

Germany 2024

Documentary

Directed by Marion Kollbach
Produced by Bernhard von Hülsen - 3B-Produktion, Berlin

Cinematography Christoph Valentin
Montague Barbara Gies

World Premiere: Tate Gallery of Modern Art, London October 8th

Synopsis

Today, Philip Guston (1913-1980) is celebrated as a pioneer of figurative painting.

His paintings can be found in the collections of the world's most important museums and fetch millions on the art market. In our documentary we explore Gustons extraordinary mind and life through the perspectives of contemporary artists, gallery owners, and his daughter Musa Mayer.