Proud Mary
Dec 13, 2007 · 5m
Director
Daniel Mudie CunninghamOverview
Australian artist Daniel Mudie Cunningham began Proud Mary in 2007 as a video performance series restaged every five years to document his ageing. To date, iterations have been produced in 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022, with a fifth planned for 2027. Each iteration features Cunningham lip-syncing and dancing to Tina Turner’s version of “Proud Mary,” a song he has chosen for his own funeral. The work is held in the collection of the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Tasmania, where it is regularly exhibited.
Cast of Proud Mary
Crew of Proud Mary
About Proud Mary
What is Proud Mary about?
Australian artist Daniel Mudie Cunningham began Proud Mary in 2007 as a video performance series restaged every five years to document his ageing. To date, iterations have been produced in 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022, with a fifth planned for 2027. Each iteration features Cunningham lip-syncing and dancing to Tina Turner’s version of “Proud Mary,” a song he has chosen for his own funeral. The work…
When was Proud Mary released?
Proud Mary was released on December 13, 2007.
How long is Proud Mary?
Proud Mary runs 5 minutes.
Who directed Proud Mary?
Proud Mary was directed by Daniel Mudie Cunningham.
Who is in the cast of Proud Mary?
The cast of Proud Mary includes Daniel Mudie Cunningham (Proud Mary at 32 in 2007), Daniel Mudie Cunningham (Proud Mary at 37 in 2012), Daniel Mudie Cunningham (Proud Mary at 42 in 2017) and Daniel Mudie Cunningham (Proud Mary at 47 in 2022).