Joseph Beuys
Know for: Acting
Born: 1921-05-12
Place of birth: Krefeld, Germany
Also know as:
The Shock of the New (1980)
A definitive eight part series on the rise and fall of the modern art movement presented by critic Robert Hughes.
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV (2023)
The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who revolutionized the use of technology as an...
Electronic Vibrations: A Sound Changes the World (2022)
The amazing story of electronic music: its epic journey from its origins in Europe, at the hands of the great artists of the post-war classical...
Social Sculpture (1969)
"Social Sculpture" was filmed in 1969 subsequently after the filming of "400 m IFF". IFF is the name of the available film material, that was already...
Beuys (1981)
The German artist Joseph Beuys is reflecting on his theory of art, being filmed as a kinetic sculpture. In 1981, the film has won the German film...
Ludwig van (1970)
An odyssey through Beethoven’s lasting presence and influence in our modern world – viewed through the eyes of the composer himself.
Felt TV (1970)
"As a contribution to Gerry Schum's 'Identifications', Beuys adapted for television the 'Felt TV' action previously staged for a live audience at a...
Kunst und Ketchup (1966)
Early documentary about the pop art scene and happenings in Germany.
All Star Video (1985)
A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984)
In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the...
Beuys (2017)
A documentary about the 20th century German sculptor and performance artist Joseph Beuys.
I like America and America likes Me (1974)
In May 1974 Joseph Beuys flew to New York and was taken by ambulance to the site of the performance, a room in the René Block Gallery at 409...
Happening, Kunst, Protest 1968 (1981)
Documentary by Helmut Herbst.
Re: Maciunas and Fluxus (2011)
“Drawing on his personal archives, Mekas has assembled a Fluxus vaudeville starring Yoko Ono, Joseph Beuys, and the late Nam June Paik. Most of...
Masters of Modern Sculpture Part II: Beyond Cubism (1978)
Centered around the emergence of Constructivism, Futurism, Surrealism and Dada, Beyond Cubism takes a closer look at the artists who ignited the new...
Frames for Seconds (1991)
Video art show presented at the 1991 Broadcast Designers Association convention. Includes work from: Robert Ashley, Robert Breer, Peter Callas,...
Joseph Beuys - Coyote III (2008)
DVD accompanying the book "Coyote III", documenting Joseph Beuys and Nam June Paik performing at the Sôgetsu Hall in Tokyo on the 2nd of June...
Seven Easy Pieces (2007)
For Seven Easy Pieces Marina Abramovic reenacted five seminal performance works by her peers, dating from the 1960's and 70's, and two of her own,...
Felt TV (1970)
"As a contribution to Gerry Schum's 'Identifications', Beuys adapted for television the 'Felt TV' action previously staged for a live audience at a...