Guggenheim, New York · Hyperallergic
Guggenheim to Screen Gordon/Parreno's Zidane Film
The Guggenheim will present Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno's acclaimed portrait of footballer Zinédine Zidane this summer. The screening coincides with a World Cup marked by political controversy.
Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno's documentary portrait of French footballer Zinédine Zidane will screen at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum during the summer months. The timing aligns with an upcoming World Cup tournament marked by geopolitical tensions and democratic concerns in the host nation. Gordon and Parreno's work, a landmark of contemporary art cinema, offers an intimate examination of the legendary player's career and cultural impact. The screening represents a significant programming choice for the museum, positioning sports history within contemporary art discourse.
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