Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language poster
Where to stream

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language

199948mMovieDocumentary

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, abstraction - that most quintessentially modernist innovation - maintains a peculiarly contradictory position. Used, on one hand, by post-modernist artists as just one more quotable style…

DirectorMichael Blackwood
WriterSasha Newman
ProducersChristhart Burgmann·Imke Wallefeld

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 3 other countries

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Guernsey, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Michael Blackwood

HF
Helmut Federle
Himself
GF
Günther Förg
Himself
JL
Jonathan Lasker
Himself
RM
Robert Mangold
Himself
BM
Brice Marden
Himself
GR
Gerhard Richter
Himself
RS
Richard Serra
Himself
PT
Philip Taaffe
Himself
GU
Günter Umberg
Himself

More from Michael Blackwood · Director

George Segal
George Segal
2016
Mies
Mies
1986
Deconstructivist Architects
Deconstructivist Architects
1990
Empire City
Empire City
1985 · 9.0
Louis Kahn: Silence and Light
Louis Kahn: Silence and Light
1996 · 9.5
Frank Gehry: An Architecture of Joy
Frank Gehry: An Architecture of Joy
2000
Motherwell/Alberti
Motherwell/Alberti
1984
The New York School
The New York School
1972
Vija Celmins: 4 Decades
Vija Celmins: 4 Decades
2007
What is Minimalism? : The American Perspective 1958-1968
What is Minimalism? : The American Perspective 1958-1968
2004
See all fromMichael Blackwood

More like this

Stop Making Sense
Stop Making Sense
1984 · 8.3
180° South
180° South
2010 · 7.2
Jodorowsky's Dune
Jodorowsky's Dune
2013 · 7.8
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora
2010 · 6.5
42 Up
42 Up
1999 · 7.6
Come See Me in the Good Light
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.2
Everybody’s Everything
Everybody’s Everything
2019 · 8.4
35 Up
35 Up
1991 · 7.6
I Am Divine
I Am Divine
2014 · 7.3
Frank and Ollie
Frank and Ollie
1995 · 7.4
Frida
Frida
2024 · 6.8
McQueen
McQueen
2018 · 7.4

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language?

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in United Kingdom, Guernsey and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language on Netflix?

No, Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language for free?

Speaking of Abstraction: A Universal Language isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.