Growing 1981 Larry Rivers [upd] Jun 2026

: Filming began when each daughter was approximately 11 and continued until 1981.

Rivers, often called the "Grandfather of Pop Art," was known for his irreverent approach to personal and historical subjects. growing 1981 larry rivers

💡 : Growing (1981) is less an art film and more a focal point for modern debates on the ethics of parental consent and the "male gaze" in contemporary art. : Filming began when each daughter was approximately

The film remained largely out of the public eye until 2010, when Larry Rivers’ archives were being considered for acquisition by New York University (NYU). The discovery of the footage sparked an intense ethical and legal debate: growing 1981 larry rivers

A mixed-media installation + zine.