Baryshnikov’s Artistry, Behind the Camera

[memphis]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/23/arts/dance/23maca.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin


MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV, one of the greatest dancers in history, has turned dance photographer. His images reveal an entirely unorthodox style; as the title of his new exhibition at 401 Projects, “Merce My Way,” suggests, his subject is the equally unorthodox work of another dance artist, Merce Cunningham.


good article

[bmattock]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/23/arts/dance/23maca.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin


MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV, one of the greatest dancers in history, has turned dance photographer. His images reveal an entirely unorthodox style; as the title of his new exhibition at 401 Projects, “Merce My Way,” suggests, his subject is the equally unorthodox work of another dance artist, Merce Cunningham.


good article

Thanks for that link! I find that fascinating. A dancer of the stature of Baryshnikov would know what is (and is not) most interesting about a dancer's moves, and if he can capture that photographically, I think it must be tremendously expressive as well as instructive. I'd like to see those photos in person.

[charjohncarter]

Yes, this kind of insight is interesting; Baryshnikov photographically examines dance, Barry Goldwater photographically examines his country. Maybe our passions overlap our photography, and we create better work than we would if it were (just) an assignment. I know the passion of Memphis (music) is in much of his photography.

[memphis]

wait till you see my next batch of photos

my daughter was running around the front yard playing with bubbles -- got some really intimate shots using my rolleiflex

I'd do more travel pics if my finances allowed it.