A Life in Art
A documentary film by Tyler Oliver
“Who buys something for $1,500 that becomes worth $100 million and doesn’t sell it? John Powers. That’s who.”— Michael Findlay
One of“The 50 Best Films
About Art”— Christie’s
01 / The Story
John and Kimiko Powers built a life around art and the people who made it. Through personal archives and never-before-seen artist conversations, The Powers: A Life in Art explores their friendships with Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, and others, revealing a world shaped by curiosity, beauty, and human connection.
“Not only did they collect, but then the artists collected them.”— Bob MonkExplore the Story →
02 / Institutions
The Powers: A Life in Art is currently screening exclusively through a small number of museums, arts organizations, and institutional partners. The film is not available to stream or rent, and it won’t be while this window is open.
An evening your members, patrons, and donors can’t attend anywhere else, in your theater, a collector’s home, or online. Each event is shaped with your team, and can include a conversation with director Tyler Oliver. It can also be structured as a benefit for your organization.
A full screening, a talk, or a clip and conversation with the filmmaker, designed for museum members, collectors’ groups, conferences, and design and architecture audiences.
We are currently partnering with a limited number of institutions. Tell us about your organization and your audience, and we’ll be in touch to talk about whether it’s the right fit.
“Art is an awareness of life. Artists are aware of the world around them, and they share with us a vision that we pass by.”— John Powers
