The Responsive Eye

Overview

A documentary short directed by Brian De Palma, The Responsive Eye documents the 1965 exhibition of optical art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Curated by William C. Seitz, the exhibition was the first major museum show dedicated to Op Art. The film captures both the artworks and the reactions of attendees, offering a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the relationship between contemporary art and public perception.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 31, 1965

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Zodiac Associates Productions

Cast

Philip Johnson,Josef Albers,Jeffrey Steele,William Seitz,Larry Aldrich,Irving H. Leopold,Huntington Hartford,Al Lesley,Rudolf Arnheim,Mon Levinsonand 4 more

Director

Brian De Palma

Producer

Midge Mackenzie,Ken Burrows

Cinematography

David Moscovitz,Gardner Compton,Brian De Palma

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0257035