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A documentary that reveals how the U.S. government and art insiders conspired to rig the 1964 Venice Biennale for Robert Rauschenberg, a trailblazing pop artist. Explore the Cold War politics, the art world intrigues, and the legacy of Rauschenberg's work.
May 17, 2024 · How did Robert Rauschenberg, a Pop-Art pioneer, win the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 1964 with the help of American diplomats and art world players? This documentary by Amei Wallach reveals the behind-the-scenes maneuvers and the cultural implications of this victory.
At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with culture. The Venice Biennale, the world's most influential art exhibition, becomes a proving...
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- Documentary
- Amei Wallach
Taking Venice: Directed by Amei Wallach. At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with culture. The Venice Biennale, the world's most influential art exhibition, becomes a proving ground in 1964.
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- Documentary
- Amei Wallach
- 2024
May 31, 2024 · The film chronicles what happened at the 1964 Venice Biennale — the exhibition of contemporary art, held every two years, that culminates in the awarding of an esteemed grand...
May 20, 2024 · When Robert Rauschenberg was named grand prize winner at the esteemed Venice Biennale, a furor erupted — and the conspiracy theories took flight.
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Feb 2, 2024 · TAKING VENICE - official US trailer. At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with culture. The Venice Biennale, the world’s most influential art ...
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- ZeitgeistFilms