Storyline

Art in glorious motion. Bright, colourful and often intensely dynamic, the 1970 'Kinetics' show at London's Hayward Gallery was a major international showcase of the new active sculptural art. Works by Jean Tinguely, Nam June Paik, Peter Logan, Takis, Jesus Raphael Soto and many others dazzled a wide-eyed public. This priceless film record of the show captures a kaleidoscope of neon lights, rotating metal, squirting water and stroboscopic projections. Director Lutz Becker, of the Slade School of Art Film Unit - who would go on to direct Double-Headed Eagle (1973), a documentary account of Hitler's rise to power - uses a variety of textural, electronic sounds (courtesy of Peter Sahla) to evoke the unusual experience. The show was enormously popular, with visitors filling out the gallery day after day.

Key Information

Director Lutz Becker
Language EN

Cast & Crew

John Ardar

Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

Kinetics was released on January 1, 1972.

The runtime of Kinetics is 23m.

Kinetics is a Documentary movie.

Kinetics is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Kinetics was directed by Lutz Becker.

The main cast of Kinetics includes John Ardar.

Kinetics is originally in English.