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Freeze: But is it Art?

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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.

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What is Freeze: But is it Art? (1994) about?

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…

Who stars in Freeze: But is it Art??

Freeze: But is it Art? stars Damien Hirst (Self), Tracey Emin (Self), Donald Pleasence (Sinister Dentist), Angus Fairhurst (Self), Sarah Lucas (Self). The film was directed by Mark James.

How long is Freeze: But is it Art??

Freeze: But is it Art? has a runtime of 52 min and premiered in 1994.

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