Matthew Barney

CREMASTER 3 (2002) unfolds in New York City and tells the story of the Chrysler Building’s creation, where the building itself becomes a character. It serves as a battleground for…

CREMASTER 2 (1999) is depicted as a gothic Western that brings discord into the established order. Biologically, it aligns with the stage of fetal development where sexual differentiation starts. In…

Set against the opulent backdrop of Budapest, this film weaves a surreal narrative that explores themes of longing and transformation. The story unfolds through a series of dreamlike sequences, featuring…

CREMASTER 1 (1995) is a musical performance set on the blue artificial turf of Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho, the hometown of the creator, Barney. Overhead, two Goodyear Blimps hover,…

CREMASTER 4 (1994) aligns most closely with the biological framework of the series. This second-to-last installment illustrates the system’s relentless drive toward descent, even as it resists fragmentation. The emblem…