Jonas Mekas

Dec 24, 1922 - Jan 23, 2019

Jonas Mekas was a Lithuanian-American filmmaker, poet, and artist who has been called "the godfather of American avant-garde cinema" on many occasions. His work has been exhibited in museums and at festivals worldwide.

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“I'm not an abstract artist; I leave that to others. To me, abstract art ended with Kazimir Malevich's 'Black Square.' To continue it is senseless.”

Jonas Mekas

Dec 24, 1922 - Jan 23, 2019

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