Chuck Close - A Portrait in Progress [VHS]
An interview with Close and a retrospective of his work of painting family, friends and fellow artists.
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Since 1969, when Chuck Closes first series of black-and-white heads was exhibited, his paintings have fascinated the public. In childhood, Close sought out art as a way to overcome his learning disabilities. In 1988, Close, 48, suffered a collapse of the spinal artery that left him partially paralyzed. His recovery and achievement in painting is nothing short of miraculous. This inspiring documentary traces Closes evolution, and follows him into the contemporary art community of New York, and encounte
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