Joseph Beuys

Born: 1921-05-12

Joseph Beuys was a German artist, theorist and teacher who was highly influential in international contemporary art in the latter half of the 20th century. He is a founder of the art movement known as Fluxus, and a practitioner and exemplar of happenings, and performance art.


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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-03-24

The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century,...

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Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

as Self
Released: 1984-01-01

In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in...

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Beuys

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2017-05-18

A documentary about the 20th century German sculptor and performance artist Joseph Beuys.

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Ludwig van

as uncredited
Released: 1970-06-01

An odyssey through Beethoven’s lasting presence and influence in our modern world – viewed...

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Electronic Vibrations: A Sound Changes the World

as Self - Artist (archive footage)
Released: 2022-02-15

The amazing story of electronic music: its epic journey from its origins in Europe, at the hands...

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All Star Video

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1985-01-21

A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by...

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Beuys

as Himself
Released: 1981-01-01

The German artist Joseph Beuys is reflecting on his theory of art, being filmed as a kinetic...

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Felt TV

as uncredited
Released: 1970-01-01

"As a contribution to Gerry Schum's 'Identifications', Beuys adapted for television the 'Felt...

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Happening, Kunst, Protest 1968

as Himself
Released: 1981-01-02

Documentary by Helmut Herbst.

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Masters of Modern Sculpture Part II: Beyond Cubism

as himself
Released: 1978-12-30

Centered around the emergence of Constructivism, Futurism, Surrealism and Dada, Beyond Cubism...

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The Shock of the New

as Self
Released: 1980-09-21

A definitive eight part series on the rise and fall of the modern art movement presented by...

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Frames for Seconds

as uncredited
Released: 1991-01-01

Video art show presented at the 1991 Broadcast Designers Association convention. Includes work...

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Re: Maciunas and Fluxus

as uncredited
Released: 2011-01-01

“Drawing on his personal archives, Mekas has assembled a Fluxus vaudeville starring Yoko Ono,...

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The Table

as uncredited
Released: 1971-01-01

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I like America and America likes Me

as uncredited
Released: 1974-08-19

In May 1974 Joseph Beuys flew to New York and was taken by ambulance to the site of the...

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Bananas

as Self
First aired: 1981-03-24

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