Nonfics

Nonfics

Frederick Wiseman’s ‘National Gallery’ is a Masterpiece of Impression

Christopher Campbell's avatar
Christopher Campbell
Jun 12, 2015
∙ Paid

Frederick Wiseman’s documentaries have always been about how he sees things, the impression that he got while visiting a hospital for the criminally insane or a high school or a welfare office or Madison Square Garden. Recently, though, he’s been making some films of places of a more spectatorial nature, where he not only captures how he sees things but…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Christopher Campbell.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2025 Christopher Campbell · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture