Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2016)

  • NR
  • 01/21/2016 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 20m

Discover an artist reaching for the sky.

Overview

Known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang creates his most ambitious project yet: Sky Ladder, a visionary, explosive event that he pulls off in his hometown in China after 20 years of failed attempts.

Kevin Macdonald

Director

Cast

Cai Guoqiang's headshot

Cai Guoqiang

Self
Ian Buruma's headshot

Ian Buruma

Self
Cai Wen-You's headshot

Cai Wen-You

Self
Wenhao Cai's headshot

Wenhao Cai

Self
Jeffrey Deitch's headshot

Jeffrey Deitch

Self
Phil Grucci's headshot

Phil Grucci

Self
Thomas Krens's headshot

Thomas Krens

Self
Tatsumi Masatoshi's headshot

Tatsumi Masatoshi

Self

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