Dieter Roth. Solo Scenes. 1997-98

About This Movie

Dieter Roth. Solo Scenes. is this intimate glimpse into Roth’s last year, captured through 131 video monitors. It’s a fascinating exploration of the artist's process, his struggles, his mundane moments blending with creative bursts. The project feels raw and unfiltered, almost like a diary laid bare for viewers. The pacing can be slow, but that’s part of its charm—allowing you to really soak in the atmosphere of his life and thoughts. You get a sense of both the isolation and the relentless creativity that defined his work. It's visually distinctive, too, the grid format creating a sort of chaotic beauty. A true testament to the way art can emerge from the everyday and the deeply personal.

Visual diary formatExplores themes of isolation and creativityUnique grid presentation