The Great Contemporary Art Bubble
Oct 02, 2009 · 1h 30m
Director
Ben LewisOverview
On September 15th 2008, the day of the the collapse of Lehmans, the worst financial news since 1929, Damien Hirst sold over £60 million of his art, in an auction at Sotheby’s that would total £111 million over two days. It was the peak of the contemporary art bubble, the greatest rise in the financial value of art in the history of the world. One art critic and film-maker was banned by Sotheby’s and Hirst from attending this historic auction: Ben Lewis.
Cast of The Great Contemporary Art Bubble
Crew of The Great Contemporary Art Bubble
About The Great Contemporary Art Bubble
What is The Great Contemporary Art Bubble about?
On September 15th 2008, the day of the the collapse of Lehmans, the worst financial news since 1929, Damien Hirst sold over £60 million of his art, in an auction at Sotheby’s that would total £111 million over two days. It was the peak of the contemporary art bubble, the greatest rise in the financial value of art in the history of the world. One art critic and film-maker was banned by Sotheby’s…
When was The Great Contemporary Art Bubble released?
The Great Contemporary Art Bubble was released on October 2, 2009.
How long is The Great Contemporary Art Bubble?
The Great Contemporary Art Bubble runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed The Great Contemporary Art Bubble?
The Great Contemporary Art Bubble was directed by Ben Lewis.
Who is in the cast of The Great Contemporary Art Bubble?
The cast of The Great Contemporary Art Bubble includes Ben Lewis (Himself).