Con Artist


1h 20m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Mark Kostabi was one of the biggest names on the 80s East Village art scene. He made a fortune signing and selling artworks painted by a stable of hired hands. Here, we focus on Kostabi's self-destructive skewering of the celebrity art world and his current mission to get back on top.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

Synopsis

Mark Kostabi was one of the biggest names on the 80s East Village art scene. He made a fortune signing and selling artworks painted by a stable of hired hands. Here, we focus on Kostabi's self-destructive skewering of the celebrity art world and his current mission to get back on top.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Fall November 12, 2010

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States October 2009

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (Spotlight) October 8-12, 2009.

Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Documentaries in Competition) October 15-23, 2009.

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Discovery) April 22-May 3, 2009.

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Discovery) April 22-May 3, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (Spotlight) October 8-12, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Documentaries in Competition) October 15-23, 2009.)

Limited Release in United States Fall November 12, 2010 (New York City)