Anytube

Anytube

Freeze: But is it Art?

1994-02-22

52 mins

The Plot

In 1988, art student Damien Hirst and a group of like-minded associates mounted an exhibition in a building in the East End of London. Entitled Freeze, it was a huge critical and commercial success, propelling Hirst and the group into the spotlight of the avant-garde. More than five years later, Hirst exhibits to international acclaim and is regularly derided in the tabloid press. This portrait of Hirst, which resumes the Omnibus season, is presented as a drug-induced nightmare after Hirst has been put to sleep by a sinister dentist, played by Donald Pleasence. In between interviews with fellow Freeze artists including Angus Fairhurst , Sarah Lucas and Tracey Emin , Hirst is seen preparing Mother and Child Divided, his work for last year's Venice Blennale. The piece consists of a cow and a calf, each sawn in half, pickled in formaldehyde and exhibited in four tanks.

Cast and Crew

Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst

Self

Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

Self

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Sinister Dentist

Angus Fairhurst

Angus Fairhurst

Self

Sarah Lucas

Sarah Lucas

Self

Videos & Trailers

No videos available

Recommended Movies

No recommended movies available