Film screening
Beuys

A fresh take on the life of German sculptor and performance artist Joseph Beuys

September 3 and 27, 2023 at 13:00 Hrs.
1:00 PM Thai Film Archive, Salaya

2017
Germany
Documentary, 107 min, black/white, colour
Director: Andres Veiel
With Joseph Beuys
 
Performance artist, sculptor, graphic artist, art theorist and professor, Joseph Beuys (1921–1986) was considered one of the most controversial and influential artists of the 20th century. His work was both provocative and accusatory. He created a new, liberating expansion of what art could be, which included its role in the political shaping of society.

Andres Veiel’s portrayal of the pugnacious Beuys involved tracking down and using hitherto untapped audio and visual sources. Although it is a journey back in time, Beuys’ message is now more relevant than ever. In his documentary film, Veiel lets the artist take the stage and do the talking.