The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
What happens when a dedicated husband and father quits his job, adopts the persona of a Western-Movie Singing Cowboy, takes on the entire art establishment (including Christo and Andy Warhol), and refuses to accept money for his art ? Meet Gerry Gaxiola, AKA The Maestro, an ex-wage slave who gave up everything to make art for art's sake. The Maestro's story could inspire a whole new generation of Van Goghs.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 12, 1995
Runtime
0h 54m
Genres
Documentary, Music
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
Production Companies
Flower Films
Director
Les Blank
Description
What happens when a dedicated husband and father quits his job, adopts the persona of a Western-Movie Singing Cowboy, takes on the entire art establishment (including Christo and Andy Warhol), and refuses to accept money for his art ? Meet Gerry Gaxiola, AKA The Maestro, an ex-wage slave who gave up everything to make art for art's sake. The Maestro's story could inspire a whole new generation of Van Goghs.