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201935 minGdocumentary

Beer

201935 minGdocumentary

A major cash prize from a multinational raises questions for Erik van Lieshout about political freedom and artistic integrity in the Western arts tradition.

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Erik van Lieshout

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A major cash prize from a multinational raises questions for Erik van Lieshout about political freedom and artistic integrity in the Western arts tradition.

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Erik van Lieshout reflects on his experience winning the Heineken Prize for Art. He questions the ability to remain politically critical as an artist after accepting a major award from a multinational corporation. The film presents his internal conflict regarding the use of the prize money and considers the historical context of white males in the arts and capitalism. This 35-minute documentary was released in 2019.

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