What is art? This was the question posed by the father of
conceptualism, Marcel Duchamp, when he put a urinal in an art show in
1917. Marcel Duchamp: The Art of the Possible unpacks the
paradigm shift of art in the 20th century by Duchamp’s radical and
enigmatic works that challenged the status quo and unlocked unlimited
potential for the generations that followed him. Thanks to Duchamp,
art would never again be the same. The film highlights the singular
impact of Duchamp’s philosophy and art, and, more importantly,
examines how Duchamp’s revolutionary ideas from the early 20th
century are still shaping art and culture in the 21st century. It
features interviews with some of the most prominent Duchamp experts
and artists, including Marina Abramović, Joseph Kosuth, Ed Ruscha,
Michel Gondry, and Jeff Koons.
Biography:
Matthew
Taylor is an American artist and technologist who works in film,
sculpture, and photography. As a filmmaker, Taylor has filmed in 25
countries all over the world, including Argentina, Guatemala, Poland,
Italy, France, Germany, and Albania. He has conducted interviews with
a range of talent, such as Jeff Koons, Michel Gondry, Lech Walesa,
Walter Isaacson, Vaclav Havel, Marina Abramovic, Gerard Malanga, and
Buzz Aldrin, along with many more. Taylor possesses a filmmaking
skill set that ranges across every aspect of film production from
director of photography to editor. In addition to making and
directing documentaries, Taylor has dabbled in broadcast television,
working on a show for the Military Channel, producing commercials,
and working on branding and messaging strategy.
Michelle
Taylor is the co-founder of Electrolift Creative, a creative
boutique that produces documentaries, short films, and other creative
content. Taylor got her start in the film industry when she moved to
Washington, DC from California. She was responsible for overseeing
business development at a growing nonprofit and managed the marketing
and distribution of three feature-length films. Taylor has produced
several short films, commercials, and music videos.
