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201995 minGdocumentary

Is There a Picture

201995 minGdocumentary

Five artists from 1960s Vancouver used photography to gain international recognition in the fine arts world.

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Five artists from 1960s Vancouver used photography to gain international recognition in the fine arts world.

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Ric Beairstodirector

Harry Killasdirector

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Marian Penner Bancroft, Christos Dikeakos, Rodney Graham, Jeff Wall, and Ian Wallace emerged from the vibrant counterculture of 1960s Vancouver. Their work in photography propelled the city into the global fine arts scene. Over 95 minutes, the documentary details their artistic journeys and the relationships that shaped their careers. It examines how these artists transformed a city known for its natural beauty into a hub of contemporary art.

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