The Price of Everything (2018) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 98 min · English

Echo score 75

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Directed by

Nathaniel Kahn

Starring

Amy Cappellazzo, George Condo, Gerhard Richter, Jeff Koons, Jerry Saltz, Larry Poons

Filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn explores the contemporary art world, examining how artistic creation has become intertwined with the forces of commerce. The documentary investigates the complex relationship between artists and the market, revealing how masterpieces are bought, sold, and valued as commodities, often overshadowing the intrinsic worth of the art itself. It delves into the financial pressures and the sometimes-surreal dynamics that shape the modern art market.