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Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith

Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith

Jul 07, 2012 · 1h 15m

Director

John Rogers

Overview

This a documentary about the artist Bob and Roberta Smith, in reality one person called Patrick Brill who has become renowned for his humorous, opinionated, polemical art works. He occupies a unique position in the art world as an outsider who is a Trustee of the Tate Gallery, an artist whose work appears in The Guardian and also a school on the East End. What distinguishes Bob from mainstream contemporary art is his commitment to the idea that art is a vital part of democracy, and that art itself must be democratic. The film follows Bob over 3 years providing a unique insight into one of Britain's most important artists at work reflecting on art and the role it plays in society today.

Cast of Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith

Crew of Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith

About Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith

What is Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith about?

This a documentary about the artist Bob and Roberta Smith, in reality one person called Patrick Brill who has become renowned for his humorous, opinionated, polemical art works. He occupies a unique position in the art world as an outsider who is a Trustee of the Tate Gallery, an artist whose work appears in The Guardian and also a school on the East End. What distinguishes Bob from mainstream…

When was Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith released?

Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith was released on July 7, 2012.

How long is Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith?

Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who directed Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith?

Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith was directed by John Rogers.

Who is in the cast of Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith?

The cast of Make Your Own Damn Art: The World of Bob and Roberta Smith includes Patrick Brill (Self), John Rogers (Self), Joe Amrhein (Self) and Cedar Lewinsohn (Self).