Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal
The Kurt Schwitters scandal was pure DADA! Whilst he was alive, Schwitters provoked the art world with his one-man Dada movement, Merz, which united painting, sculpture, architecture and literature in fragments. After his death he hit the headlines again due to several sensational inheritance la...
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| Format: | Streaming video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Arthaus Musik,
2010.
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| Summary: | The Kurt Schwitters scandal was pure DADA! Whilst he was alive, Schwitters provoked the art world with his one-man Dada movement, Merz, which united painting, sculpture, architecture and literature in fragments. After his death he hit the headlines again due to several sensational inheritance lawsuits involving his heirs, a mistress, the Norwegian government, and the Marlborough Gallery - which had gained notoriety during the Rothko scandal. Looking back on Schwitters' life and work, this film unravels a bizarre story of deceit, intrigue, power and money. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (approximately 50 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:50:00 |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |