Category: film
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WATCH: ‘William Hawkins: Making Itself’ this Film Friday
In 1982, Roger Ricco visited and filmed the painting studio of William Hawkins in Columbus, Ohio. Watch his unique process and approach to his self-taught masterpieces.
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Watch MORE Short Documentaries on Outsider Artists and Art Environment Visionaries
There are many so good short documentaries out there on outsider artists and art environment visionaries that are worth watching.
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WATCH: Scott Csoke Home Tour: A Colorful & Eclectic Brooklyn Apartment
On an episode of Homeworthy, self-taught painter Scott Csoke gives a tour of their gorgeous and eclectic Brooklyn apartment.
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Watch These Short Documentaries on Outsider Artists and Art Environment Visionaries
Short on time? Can’t stay awake to watch a 90-minute film like myself? Look no further than these incredible short documentaries on some of my favorite outsider artists, folk artists, and art environment visionaries.
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WATCH: James “Son Ford” Thomas Sculpting a Skull (1967)
Filmed in 1967 by William Ferris. Included in the ‘Dust to Digital’ Grammy-winning anthology, “Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris.”
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‘This World is Not My Own’, Nellie Mae Rowe Documentary Hits Theaters
Enjoy the official trailer for the uniquely wonderful and illuminating documentary on the life and work of self-taught artist Nellie Mae Rowe.
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WATCH: The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau (1974)
Directed by Duke Redbird, this documentary short follows Copper Thunderbird as he works among the lakes and woodlands of his ancestors.
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On This Indigenous People’s Day, Watch The Teachings of Grand Shaman Norval Morrisseau
On this Indigenous People’s Day, hear from one of the greatest self-taught artists Copper Thunderbird, also known as Norval Morrisseau.
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WATCH: Possum Trot: The Life and Work of Calvin Black
Born in 1903 in Tennesse, Calvin Black received little to no formal education. He grew up taking care of his brothers and sisters, eventually teaching himself how to read and write and making a living working for carnivals and circuses.…
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WATCH: Clementine Hunter Interview from 1981 at Melrose Plantation
Watch a Louisiana Public Broadcast interview with Clementine Hunter at her home in 1981 at Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.