In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the art show that introduced America to the idea of “Modern Art,” 217 Films will release “The Great Confusion: The 1913 Armory Show” in September, 2013. Follow this link to view an excerpt from the film.
This excerpt features the work of Paul Gauguin and includes a reading from his memoir of life in Tahiti, “Noa Noa.”
“The Great Confusion” is written, directed, and narrated by Michael Maglaras.
Paul Gauguin (French, 1848 – 1903)
Parau na te Varua ino (Words of the Devil), 1892
Oil on canvas
Gift of the W. Averell Harriman Foundation in memory of Marie N. Harriman
Parau na te Varua ino (Words of the Devil), 1892
Oil on canvas
Gift of the W. Averell Harriman Foundation in memory of Marie N. Harriman