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202570 minGdocumentary

Art History Civil Rights

Whispering Walls

202570 minGdocumentary

A photographic archive of urban walls from 114 countries documents societal change from the 1960s to the 2000s in this 70-minute film.

Art History Civil Rights

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A photographic archive of urban walls from 114 countries documents societal change from the 1960s to the 2000s in this 70-minute film.

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Eylem Kaftandirector

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A Turkish artist in New York during the 1960s confronts a turbulent period in American history marked by civil rights protests. His monumental photographic archive captures urban walls in 114 countries, reflecting societal changes from the 1960s to the 2000s. The film features works by Burhan Doğançay, some presented for the first time. It includes pieces recognized as masterpieces, displayed in institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and questions their relevance in contemporary society.

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