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Stanley Kubrick – The Exhibition: Exploring the Visionary Filmmaking of a Master Director at Eye Filmmuseum

Delve into the technical and artistic brilliance behind Stanley Kubrick's iconic and often controversial films.

This comprehensive exhibition at Eye Filmmuseum celebrates the influential director Stanley Kubrick. Visitors explored every facet of his groundbreaking filmmaking process, from original scripts and storyboards to set models, props, and costumes. It offers a unique look into the artistic innovation and technical mastery behind his controversial yet brilliant cinematic works.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the multifaceted career of Stanley Kubrick, one of the 20th century's most influential directors, known for films like 'A Clockwork Orange' and '2001: A Space Odyssey'. It delves into the technical and artistic aspects of his work, showcasing his controversial yet brilliant filmmaking.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Stanley Kubrick – The Exhibition' was a comprehensive showcase dedicated to the work of the legendary 20th-century director, Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999). Known for groundbreaking films such as _Lolita_ (1962), _2001: A Space Odyssey_ (1968), _A Clockwork Orange_ (1971), and _The Shining_ (1980), Kubrick's films are celebrated for their technical mastery and artistic innovation, often exploring controversial themes. The exhibition, a coproduction with the Deutsches Filmmuseum in Frankfurt, presented all facets of Kubrick's filmmaking process. Visitors could explore everything from scripts and storyboards to set models, props, costumes, and film fragments. A notable addition was the 'Rocking Machine', a sculpture by Herman Makkink that Kubrick used in a famous scene from _A Clockwork Orange_, highlighting the integration of art into his cinematic vision. Alongside the exhibition, Eye Filmmuseum presented a retrospective of Kubrick's filmography, complemented by parallel programs including debates, interviews, and lectures that further illuminated his work and personal motivations. The exhibition was designed by Jeroen de Vries and was made possible through collaborations with Christiane Kubrick, The Stanley Kubrick Archive, and support from major film studios.

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Visitor information regarding specific exhibition entry, pricing, or booking requirements is not detailed on this page. The page primarily focuses on the exhibition content and associated film screenings and talks.

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Venue
Eye Filmmuseum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 21, 2012 – Sep 9, 2012
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition was a coproduction with the Deutsches Filmmuseum in Frankfurt am Main, Christiane Kubrick, and The Stanley Kubrick Archive (University of the Arts London). Jeroen de Vries was responsible for the exhibition design.
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