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Film about painter Sam Francis by Jeffrey Perkins

publication · 2026-04-22

A film focusing on the painter Sam Francis was created by Jeffrey Perkins. The project was documented on the artcritical website, with an entry posted on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 7:44 pm. The source material indicates the existence of promotional material for this cinematic work. The film explores the artistic practice and legacy of Sam Francis, an influential abstract expressionist painter known for his vibrant color field compositions. Jeffrey Perkins, the filmmaker, undertook this documentary project to examine Francis's creative process and impact on contemporary art. The film was released in 2009, with online discussion continuing into 2010. This cinematic portrait contributes to the understanding of post-war American art history through visual documentation and analysis.

Key facts

  • A film about painter Sam Francis was made by Jeffrey Perkins
  • The film was released in 2009
  • An entry about the film was posted on artcritical on May 20, 2010
  • The entry was posted at 7:44 pm
  • The film features promotional material
  • Sam Francis was an abstract expressionist painter
  • Jeffrey Perkins is the filmmaker
  • The film documents Francis's artistic practice

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Artists

  • Sam Francis
  • Jeffrey Perkins

Institutions

  • artcritical
  • artcritical.com

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