Overview
"Gregg Bordowitz's 2017 performance lecture "Only Idiots Smile" features the artist on a stool in the New Museum's top-floor sky room, riffing on the formation of his identity. At one point, he explains his 'Jewish identity is the template thru which I understand all my other identities… how to appear to others, how we’d like to seem to others,' how others might frame themselves to be seen by us. In this way, Bordowitz gestures at what seems to be the most legible piece of this exhibition, templates for framing — each artist explores variations on the frame through presentation, history, fantasy, sculptural construction, and material." — Rindon Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Only Idiots Smile?
Only Idiots Smile was directed by Gregg Bordowitz.
Where was Only Idiots Smile produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in United States of America.
Only Idiots Smile Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Only Idiots Smile wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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