19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
MMCA Seoul screens eight-film series on creative process
From Picasso's canvas to Nam June Paik's screens, 'Moment of Creation' spotlights artists in their element
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea is screening eight documentaries that offer an intimate view of artists at work in a series entitled "Moment of Creation" at the MMCA Seoul's Film Theater through May 24.
Headlining the program is "The Mystery of Picasso" (1956), in which Henri-Georges Clouzot captures the Spanish master's painting process in real-time. It is followed by "Aalto" (2020), an exploration of Finnish architect-designer couple Alvar and Aino Aalto's design philosophy.
Andrzej Wajda's final work "Afterimage" (2016) follows Polish avant-garde artist Wladyslaw Strzeminski, while Wim Wenders employs 3D technology in "Anselm" (2023) to delve into Anselm Kiefer's mythologically charged studio practice.
The series branches into performing arts with Chantal Akerman's "One Day Pina Asked ..." (1983), showcasing choreographer Pina Bausch's experimental dance-theater troupe, Tanztheater Wuppertal.
Other works include 2022 Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux's "The Super 8 Years" (2022), "Sisters with Transistors" (2020) on the women pioneers of electronic music and Amanda Kim's "Nam June Paik: The Moon Is the Oldest TV" (2023).
MMCA pairs the screenings with talk sessions with experts, including a discussion with director Amanda Kim on May 23. Shows run Wednesday and Friday through Sunday. While admission is free, online reservation is required through MMCA's website.
