Cool School: How L.A. Learned to Love Modern Art (2008)

Synopsis: This documentary explores the embryonic L.A. art scene in the 1950s and '60s. It focuses on the Ferus Gallery, which helped bring together a group of visionary artists who were soon catapulted into... This documentary explores the embryonic L.A. art scene in the 1950s and '60s. It focuses on the Ferus Gallery, which helped bring together a group of visionary artists who were soon catapulted into national stars. Interviews and vintage footage fill out this story of competitive artists--such as Ed Kienholz, Wallace Berman, and Ed Moses--and the influence of money and fame. Chiming in to share their thoughts on the period are Dean Stockwell, Dennis Hopper, Frank Gehry, and many others. [More]

Starring: Ed Ruscha, Frank Gehry, Dennis Hopper, Dean Stockwell

Starring: Ed Ruscha, Frank Gehry, Dennis Hopper, Dean Stockwell, Ed Moses, Walter Hopps, Ken Price, Ed Kienholz, John Baldessari, Larry Bell

Director: Morgan Neville

Director: Morgan Neville
Studio: Arthouse Films

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