Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest (2021)

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Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest
StarringJulie Mehretu
DirectorsEdgar HowardSusan Wald
NR 55 minAug 25th, 2021Documentary
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Plot
The film traces Ethiopian abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s preparations for her 20 year career retrospective, leading up to the installation and realization of the survey at LACMA in 2019. The artist offers extensive commentary on her work, her process, and the chronology of her career, from her graduate work at RISD (1996–97) to her current expansive multi-layered canvases.

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On Digital & Streaming:August 25th, 2021
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Checkerboard Film Foundation
Julie Mehretu: Palimpsest on the Web:Official Website