Tony Conrad documentary premieres at Milano Film Festival
A documentary on Tony Conrad, the influential American artist and musician, will screen at the Milano Film Festival on September 30. Directed by Tyler Hubby, 'Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present' features archival material and interviews. Conrad, who died in 2016, was a key figure in New York's experimental scene of the 1960s and 1970s, known for minimalist music, visual art, and filmmaking. He is credited with naming the Velvet Underground. The film has toured major festivals worldwide and now arrives in Italy.
Key facts
- Tony Conrad (1940-2016) was a central figure in the New York experimental scene.
- He is credited with naming the Velvet Underground.
- Conrad worked as a minimalist musician, visual artist, and filmmaker.
- The documentary is titled 'Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present'.
- The film is directed by Tyler Hubby.
- It includes archival documents and testimonies.
- The film has been shown at major international festivals.
- It will screen at the Milano Film Festival on September 30.
Entities
Artists
- Tony Conrad
- Tyler Hubby
Institutions
- Milano Film Festival
- Velvet Underground
Locations
- New York
- Italy
- Milano