The Price of Everything (2018)

Name: The Price of Everything
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Oliver Barker, Ed Dolman, Larry Poons, Mary Boone, Stefan Edlis

1h 38m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Exploring the intersection of art and commerce, this documentary delves into the lives of collectors, dealers, and auctioneers alongside celebrated artists like George Condo, Jeff Koons, Gerhard Richter, and Njideka Akunyili Crosby. It highlights how artistic integrity and passion are often overshadowed by the financial stakes in a consumer-oriented world. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes glimpses, the film reveals the complexities of valuing art in a market where prices often reflect demand over creativity. The narrative raises questions about the true worth of art amid an increasingly transactional culture.

Cast

Oliver Barker Ed Dolman Larry Poons Mary Boone Stefan Edlis Paula De Luccia Poons Gavin Brown Jeff Koons Gerhard Richter Connie Butler Margaret Lee Barbara Rose Amy Cappellazzo Marilyn Minter Inga Rubenstein