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201277 minGdocumentary

PICO (reMIX)

201277 minGdocumentary

Three artists-John Cage, Marcel Duchamp, and Nam June Paik-changed how people think about art and the role of the artist.

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Three artists-John Cage, Marcel Duchamp, and Nam June Paik-changed how people think about art and the role of the artist.

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John Sanborn

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Artist John Sanborn reflects on the influence of John Cage, Marcel Duchamp, and Nam June Paik in "PICO (reMIX)." The 77-minute video memoir details how these three figures reshaped the understanding of art and the artist's role. Their innovative approaches challenged traditional views and transformed the relationship between creators and their audiences. The film presents a vivid representation of their contributions to contemporary art.

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