Portrait of the artist: angry, alienated or Existential sexbomb?
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Most artists feel that films generally portray artists very inaccurately. They particularly dislike the 1950s film 'Lust for Life,' in which Kirk Douglas plays Vincent Van Gogh, even though this film was very popular with the general public. Like the early 1960s film 'The Agony and the Ecstasy,' 'Lust for Life' shows artists as angry and alienated but with considerable sex appeal. The theme of the artist having sex appeal has been seen in a number of subsequent films.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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The distinctly odd couple
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Artists Gilbert and George, whose work has attracted considerable controversy, both came from humble backgrounds. They met in the mid-1960s on the Advanced Sculpture course at Central St Martin's art school in London, England. Here, they developed the personas they now have. One of their most famous routines, the Singing Sculptures, was developed while they were still at St Martin's. They generally reject labels, but they make up slogans to explain what they do.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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