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Sky Arte HD Airs James Crump's Land Art Documentary 'Troublemakers'

publication · 2026-05-05

The documentary 'Troublemakers – The Story of Land Art', directed by James Crump, premieres on Sky Arte HD. It traces the origins of Land Art in the late 1960s and 1970s, focusing on artists like Walter De Maria, Michael Heizer, and Robert Smithson. Using archival footage, aerial shots, and rare interviews, the film explores how these artists transformed landscapes in the American Southwest. Crump compiled material documenting their challenge to conventional art. The film was among 20 documentaries selected for the 53rd New York Film Festival. It airs Monday, May 16, at 2:30 PM on Sky Arte HD (channels 100 and 140).

Key facts

  • Documentary directed by James Crump
  • Covers Land Art movement from 1960s-1970s
  • Features artists Walter De Maria, Michael Heizer, Robert Smithson
  • Includes interviews with Vito Acconci, Carl Andre, Nancy Holt, Dennis Oppenheim, Charles Ross, Lawrence Weiner
  • Selected for 53rd New York Film Festival
  • Airs on Sky Arte HD on May 16 at 2:30 PM
  • Uses archival footage and aerial shots of works in California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
  • Crump emphasizes the rebellious spirit of the artists

Entities

Artists

  • James Crump
  • Walter De Maria
  • Michael Heizer
  • Robert Smithson
  • Nancy Holt
  • Vito Acconci
  • Carl Andre
  • Dennis Oppenheim
  • Charles Ross
  • Lawrence Weiner

Institutions

  • Sky Arte HD
  • New York Film Festival
  • Artribune

Locations

  • New York
  • California
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Utah
  • United States

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