Behind the Scenes: Tim Burton at MoMA

On view November 22, 2009-April 26, 2010
For more information, please visit www.moma.org/ti...
All images courtesy of Tim Burton and © 2009 Tim Burton
Films stills courtesy of Photofest and the MoMA Film Stills Archive
Filmed by The People's DP Inc
Ed Roy, Carlos Germosen, Keenya Scott, Paul Reed
Edited by David Shuff
Music by Danny Elfman
© 2009 The Museum of Modern Art, New York

[@enricomassari7475]

Just one work to describe Tim Burton: GENIUS!!!

[@twistedkeys1976]

MAN! When I saw that Tim Burton was coming to MoMA I wanted to go so bad, but I live way out here in Colorado. I hope he comes back?! I'm actually going to be visiting New York in December 2012, so perhaps he will. That would be awesome.

[@milicossani3282]

A total genius! I love Burton´s pieces of art. It´s just adorable.

[@mereSwamp]

I don't like when art teachers criticize your artwork and tell you it should look differently

[@Heavymetalgamer28]

I was told I could not draw as well, and he's lucky that he found a supportive teacher that let him express himself, I never had that opportunity, but I still felt confident about myself and continue to draw Tim Burton is the man.

[@thelastjedi91]

wow....I didn't know that I had so much in common with this guy. I've always loved him and his work but I had no idea that I was this relatable to him. Just the things he says and his feelings growing up...reminds me of myself.

[@DAVEFNLEWIS]

Good job MoMA. Should be on display! Stunning art Mr.Burton.

[@nuke97]

Hola Tim burton, I went to your art exhibit in Los Angeles and left fully inspired. Also when I had seen your movies growing up I was always intrigued by how much they reminded me of my hometown of Burbank. Now I know why.

[@deadhearts666]

Best interview ever! I wish I could be there with Tim Burton he is my everything, he inspires me everyday. I can't wait for Alice In Wonderland. Thank you so much for making this video and actually letting people post it. I love it.

[@brittsivate4041]

This man irks my world in such a good way ( : His raw talent is a masterpiece!!

[@lovelyspringweather]

was not a big tim burton fan, had seen a couple of films by him and just didn't care much for him. i saw this exhibit tonight and really admire his creativity and childish, yet twisted, vision. bravo mr burton for being able to express yourself in such a wicked manner.

[@MsMysticworld]

Tim burton = artist Johnny Depp = the instrument

[@m3d0w4nt]

I absolutely love Tim Burton as a director! Everything he's made is just amazing! I'm currently working on getting all of his movies on high defintion Blu-Ray, although i already got it on DVD and VHS!

[@Meeowrawr]

Love his drawings definitely a rare talent

[@Empress1010]

tim burton is an inspiring genius im a huge fan of his, and a supporter of his movies, he's my favourite director i want to try copying some of his artwork, it's definitely my kind of style, he's truly amazing :)

[@Lvsme]

his work is amazing!

[@ballwizard6]

This man is one of my greatest inspirations!

[@carrenjao]

Great video. I like the way he shares his experiences of being in school and the challenge of maintaining his creativity. It reminded me of Sir Ken Robinson's talk on creativity at TED.

[@elizabethfaraone]

The exhibit was great. I'm lucky to live in this part of the world, where everything is at our fingertips.

[@jennisawsum1213]

absolutely correct mr. Burton! people forget that children should be able to express themselves however they feel and many adults try to mold them to fit into society.... i for one let my little sister express herself freely and she is amazing! she's watching Edward Scissorhands as we speak... she loves it and she's 2! aha LOL :)

[@heavenatsbeha9418]

i want him as my art professor !!!!!!!!!

[@AdeleIrCaca]

He's the reason why I want to become a director. He's my biggest insperation.

[@evanna999]

a real ARTIST, a great man, an inspiration for me. As an actress I'd die to get to work with you Mr. Burton.

[@rainb0w_p0wer]

Ah gosh he is so freaking amazing at what he does!

[@LDT2010]

Love it! A brilliant interview.

[@iAlyAhmed]

This man takes my dreams and turn it into masterpieces.

[@PixieWitch30]

Wow Tim burton is amazing! I love his movies!

[@MrFinalgamer]

man those draws are really crazy LOVE IT :D though his best movie overall (in my opinion) is nightmare before chrismas

[@thecreepingwolf1535]

I love his mannerisms! Hes so charming.

[@kooli0o1]

dude. i love your movies and your art. it gave me inspiration and ideas of my own. i just loved how the themes and other things that you put in your work because its totally like me. im excited to see what you bring out next. =] loved this video too. :D

[@bennyandjoon121691]

I can die happy because he FINALLY acknowledged his obsession with wearing black and white striped socks! Tim Burton: you are my hero.

[@WingzOFaDove]

Love u Tim! It's scary how much I can relate to this guy! :)

[@jeonandy]

i just love all Tim's draws.

[@IsabelOEM]

I got my book signed by him last week. Awesome guy

[@MagnumStellarz]

my mom and i have been saving up since this was announced in.. i think early spring wasn't it? we're gonna come see this in spring break!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!!!

[@LuvsGalaga]

You just never know what goes on in the head of some people and Tim Burton is just an amazing artistic genius. His drawings are fantastic!

[@Pingaheimer]

Good lord, his art is incredible. Wow.

[@Bobsheaux]

Come on, Mr. Burton, just release your Japanese Hansel & Gretel already!! There's a hole in my Tim Burton movie collection that needs to be filled!

[@AlesmileJoe]

i love Tim Burton, he is an inspiration for me as i want to e a film maker. He is really amazing!!

[@nocomparto]

Tim I love you and all your work and Helena and Johnny!!!! Go Tim!!!

[@Broman186]

best director ever

[@RobinReuvekamp]

the style of Tim Burton is so special : it is the best style of all styles it is so creepy , so fantastic ... his really own style

[@ColeStarScream]

Tim Burton is my inspiration. I want to meet this man!!

[@Tenfresh]

@ToddsTickler The tracks were written by Danny Elfman for specifically use in the MOMA exhibit. They played on the in the gallery spaces and on the exhibit's website.

[@greenday12341]

Tim Burton is the Best... love it x10000000000000000000000000000000000000

[@MadameGothica]

Such a Brilliant Man.

[@randomnchan15]

he's so amazing yet so modest

[@QueenofShadows90]

Ahhhh!!!!! I LOVE Tim. I must go to New York. I don't matter that I live in Italy... I will find the money.. lovelovelovelove tim

[@Cscottrun53]

My favorite director

[@calgessner]

Listening to my idol just inspired me. I'm doing a project on what my future career will e and I finally know what to do know! Thx

[@Wurfenkopf]

@BubbleT1ger This man is THE artist.

[@rhendaisawesome]

Tim Burton has always been my role model and I'm only ten and send him fan mail !

[@SkeletonBunny2000]

Tim Burton is my inspiration

[@xcele]

thisman inspires me:"")

[@LuciferWitch666]

Tim Burton Rocks!

[@MissTimBurtonFan]

i was at the premier i met tim hes the best!

[@786haydee]

I liket so much it is the best director creative so mucho word inside of his head! I just love him!

incredible! thanks!

[@heavenatsbeha9418]

Tim Burton my all time most favorite!!!!!!!!!!! he is soo amazingly talented and same here that i don't like art teachers or anybody that criticize my drawings, art etc. and saying it should be this or that and not different. any forms of art should be different cause everybody is an individual and has their own style there is no "this is suppose to be this or that" your suppose to be expressing yourself through your art!

[@watchcloudspassmeby]

Insane. In the most simply amazing way. That's all there is to say. (Rhyming was unintentional)

[@tinkerbell1984ful]

Simplemente un geeenio! Irónicamente la muestra comenzo el 22/11, día de mi cumpleaños! ...con lo que me encantaaaría veerla.. algún día.. no muy lejano..

[@TotalyOzzFan]

GENIUS... simple as that.

[@Pingaheimer]

his artwork blows my mind.

[@MissTimBurtonFan]

hes just the best

[@xxnaifuxhimexx]

my idol ;) he's one of the best minds of anytime. not just this one.

[@imdunplugged]

The movie is "The Omega Man" with Charlton Heston. It's an old movie from 1971... you can google it...

[@littleLotte8]

I love him. He is my idol.

[@Toto99fan]

He is amazing...

[@Dal8Lovett]

He's got such a cute smile.

[@alchemist4evr]

i was there! Mind blown!!!!!!!!!!!

[@amarlatierra]

I love Tim is a genius!

[@RingoandCarlin]

It would have been great if The Giant Zlig would have been published, I've seen the pictures of the ones that were at the Tim Burton exhibit in LACMA, and I thought his drawings for that story were very good. I hope he gets it published soon, I'd like to own a copy.

[@darlingsweetheart8146]

Wow look at those pictures

[@Tony007corp]

I went to the Lacma exhibit in LACMA it was awesome a bit small but so much fun it really inspired me to try to draw again

[@Mi436]

Can t wait for Dark Shadows.It will Tim Burton at his best :)

[@foolhardyfilms]

loving the 'clothes peg' he has on his little finger.

[@thelastjedi91]

wow...so surprised to find I have ALOT in common with this guy. I've always loved him as a director but I didn't know I was this relatable to him. cool...

[@thesonofmasterchief]

tim burton is a bad ass

[@NestorMarquez]

Brillante!

[@SchneesturmWarrior]

He paint REALLY great!!

[@hndsadventure]

he is really awesome what can i say?i like his sytle so much...if i will make movies too i wanna make my own style:)

[@GlamourGhoul82]

Brilliant

[@jessiebear4125]

One of my teachers

[@agprincess013]

I love him. This video actually made me laugh. In a good way, though. Especially when he was talking about his striped socks :D Ah....

[@JackVoices]

tim burton is hilarious

[@JaSmiiNeBiTcHeZz]

YES! I SECOND THAT REQUEST HOW?

[@dragonholder411]

Haha, we had to do biographys for english class, so I chose to do Tim. I got the highest grade of all the classes, even honors (99/100), and I got the most attention, I appaerntly had the most enthusiasm of everyone, and I only got a 99 because I went over the time limit. XD My dream is to someday 1: work at Tim Burton films, and 2: to go see the MoMa exihibit on him. I'd be the happiest person alive if I got both accomlished....

[@brennenspice6098]

Kids like twisted things too. Atleast I did. Edward scissohands was a childhood movie of mine.

[@Scarypair92]

Wow...Tim Burton...love all his movies...he is a great inspiration to me in my art and my movies. what's on his finger by the way? :O

[@spidyba]

moma is going to be a f...k good ass show

[@AlexBaldwinFTW]

This is the man I dream of one day meeting.

[@ilovepanslabyrinth]

@linkfan160 Me to, his work has touched alot of people I defend his movies that get alot of slack like 'Planet of the Apes' and 'Alice In Wonderland' Kevin Smith doesn't have a quarter ofTims admiration from the world, he won't be forgotten

[@xmyusernamesucksx]

I'm going to MoMa tomorrow and will take lots of pictures. Which reminds me, I should probably charge my camera...

[@loveluisan7]

@Loz8900 AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT MAKES HIM UNIQUE. HE DOENS'T FOLLOW THE CROWD. HE DOES WHAT HE LOVE BEST. TIM BURTON YOU ARE VERY UNIQUE.

[@tiabbzz]

You had me at I'm Tim Burton

[@Chanelboots]

some people get off saying that tim burton's work is weird and strange and because of that, they label him a weirdo but come to think of it........who ISN"T weird. we are all weird in our own ways thats what my philosophy of life is. Normal is boring.

[@ColeStarScream]

I agree and disagree. I agree because others should get a chance, and there are lots of other actors/actress' would be great in his movies. But I disagree because Johnny Depp really does an epic job. I love them both, they inspire me. :)

[@SleepHollowing]

@donnellia24 Dark Shadows, I think they start filming around April or May time. :D

[@YolaResa]

best believe i will be going to this :)

[@UndeadPizza_]

God this video is driving me crazy cuz I want that background music in my iPod!!