Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling

Name: Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling
Director: Jennifer Lane
Released: 2022

Jennifer Lane 2022

Legendary California “light and space” artist Robert Irwin investigates the value of human perception in a world that is becoming increasingly mechanized. A decade-spanning career defined by radical gestures culminates in a dazzling installation in the majestic desert town of Marfa, Texas.

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Running Time:

94 min.

Spoken Languages:

English

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Jennifer Lane

Producers:

Joseph Cashiola, Arne Glimcher, David Hollander, Jennifer Lane

Cinematographers:

Rosa Barba, Alan Barker, Layton Blaylock, Joseph Cashiola, Joan Churchill, Jon Coleman, Loic de Lame, David Hollander, Jennifer Lane, Rick Siegel

Editors:

Jennifer Lane

Production Companies:

Triptych Film

Arts and Culture

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LA Weekly

Bright film on the life and work of California Light and Space artist Robert Irwin... this film is now your only chance to get a tour from the man himself

Shana Nys Dambrot
Surface

The film ... shuts down any skeptics of his steely dedication toward seeing any kind of space and recognizing artwork in it, showcasing his crowning achievement at Marfa’s Chinati Foundation.

Ryan Waddoups

Festival Participation

SXSW Film Festival - 2023
Nominee Audience Award - Festival Favorites

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