Photographer Barbara Luisi’s latest exhibition AKT – Ageless Beauty in Tokyo celebrates the naked bodies of the over-80s, which makes for a striking companion piece to her black and white collection … [Read more...] about Photographer Barbara Luisi’s nude photos of the elderly, including the Japanese master Eikoh Hosoe
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‘extension’, a project to slow time in dance – stunning video clips from Niv Novak
extension reel 007 - Ako Kondo & Chengwu Guo from Niv Novak Photography on Vimeo. Photographer Niv Novak has created a collection of stunning video clips of dance moves, stretched out in … [Read more...] about ‘extension’, a project to slow time in dance – stunning video clips from Niv Novak
Photo Album: English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2017
Rina Kanehara and Aitor Arrieta were announce as joint winners of English National Ballet's 2017 Emerging Dancer Award, at the end of last month. Finalists performed a pas de deux and a … [Read more...] about Photo Album: English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2017
Ann Ray photographs Dorothée Gilbert and István Simon rehearsing Giselle
The Paris Opera Ballet’s Dorothée Gilbert and István Simon, principal with Dresden’s Semperoper Ballett, are rehearsing Giselle for the 30th Rudolf Nureyev International Ballet Festival at the Kazan … [Read more...] about Ann Ray photographs Dorothée Gilbert and István Simon rehearsing Giselle
Ballerinas of Cairo “reclaiming the streets for women”?
"Bringing Cairo's dance and photography communities together..." is how the Ballerinas of Cairo defines its Instagram account. The BBC, however, thinks it's more than that: The Ballerinas of Cairo … [Read more...] about Ballerinas of Cairo “reclaiming the streets for women”?
Lauren Cuthbertson and other Royal Ballet dancers grace the pages of Town and Country – sneak peek!
Royal Ballet dancers Lauren Cuthbertson, Marcelino Sambé, Anna Rose O’Sullivan, Hannah Grennell and Gina Storm- Jenson grace the pages of the Winter 2016 issue of Town and Country magazine. A suitably … [Read more...] about Lauren Cuthbertson and other Royal Ballet dancers grace the pages of Town and Country – sneak peek!
Osservatorio – Fondazione Prada inaugurates its new photographic exhibition space
In December, Fondazione Prada will unveil its new exhibition space, Osservatorio, dedicated to photography and visual languages and located in Milan’s iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which sits … [Read more...] about Osservatorio – Fondazione Prada inaugurates its new photographic exhibition space
The Art of Movement – a glorious new book from NYC Dance Project
NYC Dance Project – husband and wife team, Ken Browar and Deborah Ory – have produced some of the most widely circulated images of dance on the internet. Leaps and other gymnastic feats will always be … [Read more...] about The Art of Movement – a glorious new book from NYC Dance Project
In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was subtitled, a Dance Spectacular. In effect, the event brought many exceptional talents together, as is Ardani Artists’ custom, and it was … [Read more...] about In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
ABT’s Misty Copeland counterattacks after photoshopping allegations: “I’m happy and proud of my body”
American Ballet Theatre's Misty Copeland posted a photo on her Instagram account last week by New York based photographer Gregg Delman. The photo is from his new book called, sensibly, Misty Copeland … [Read more...] about ABT’s Misty Copeland counterattacks after photoshopping allegations: “I’m happy and proud of my body”
Photographer Barbara Luisi brings the mystique of Puglia’s olive trees to New York
Twelve black and white photos of trees might not grab your attention immediately, though if I add that they are millennium-old olive trees from Puglia, presented as large-format prints exhibited in … [Read more...] about Photographer Barbara Luisi brings the mystique of Puglia’s olive trees to New York
Photo gallery of Czech National Ballet’s triple bill: Rain, Vertigo and Cacti
The Czech National Ballet’s triple bill Vertigo debuted in June and photographer Dasa Wharton was there to record it. The contemporary programme featured Radu Poklitaru’s Rain, Alexander Ekman’s … [Read more...] about Photo gallery of Czech National Ballet’s triple bill: Rain, Vertigo and Cacti
Albert Ayzenberg photographing dancers, “it’s not just about capturing a beautiful silhouette”
Photographer Albert Ayzenberg was born in the Ukraine, transferring to the United States when he was a child. It was there that he received his first camera. Since I was a little boy I've been … [Read more...] about Albert Ayzenberg photographing dancers, “it’s not just about capturing a beautiful silhouette”
Exclusive photos: The Snow Queen ballet arrives in Prague
Michael Corder's 2007 ballet, The Snow Queen, has joined the Czech National Ballet's repertoire. Originally commissioned by the English National Ballet it has since had success in many companies … [Read more...] about Exclusive photos: The Snow Queen ballet arrives in Prague
Dance photographer Rick Guest… what lies beneath
Rick Guest is a photographer who’s highly polished style has led him to work with some of the biggest international brand names – Nike, Ferrari, BMV – yet he fell into photography by chance. I was … [Read more...] about Dance photographer Rick Guest… what lies beneath
The Royal Ballet: Raven Girl / Connectome – first reactions and photos
Here are five of the first reviews out of last nights new double bill at The Royal Opera House: Wayne McGregor's Raven Girl and Alastair Marriott's Connectome. It runs until 24 October. RAVEN … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet: Raven Girl / Connectome – first reactions and photos
Alastair Marriott’s Zeitgeist in 3 seconds with Natalia Osipova
Alastair Marriott created Zeitgeist for Natalia Osipova and Edward Watson to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ardani Artists. Debra Craine in The Times said, An elegant and dynamic ballet in … [Read more...] about Alastair Marriott’s Zeitgeist in 3 seconds with Natalia Osipova
New York City Dance Project “capturing emotion through movement”
You’ve heard of the NYC Dance Project and seen its beautiful series of dance photos: carefully lit and glamorously shot. Its images, featuring some of the world’s best dancers, adorn thousands of … [Read more...] about New York City Dance Project “capturing emotion through movement”
Audrey Hepburn glad to be home in a major new exhibition
Thirty-five photographs of Audrey Hepburn from the personal collection of her sons, Sean Hepburn Ferrer and Luca Dotti, will go on display in London's National Portrait Gallery’s summer … [Read more...] about Audrey Hepburn glad to be home in a major new exhibition
Svetlana Zakharova captured by Vladimir Fridkes’ camera: Still Frame
At Moscow's Multimedia Art Museum an exhibition of photographs by Russian photographer Vladimir Fridkes featuring Svetlana Zakharova has opened and will run until 8 March. The exhibition - called … [Read more...] about Svetlana Zakharova captured by Vladimir Fridkes’ camera: Still Frame
Audrey Hepburn to be celebrated in photos in London
65 years ago, Audrey Hepburn was a struggling actress and dancer in London, working occasionally in the renowned West End night club Ciro’s. That space is now home to the National Portrait Gallery’s … [Read more...] about Audrey Hepburn to be celebrated in photos in London
Jack Devant, ballet photographer: freezing the beauty
There are thousands, millions, of dance photos scattered around the net, and most of the best come from just a handful of photographers. We know their copyright watermarks, we know their style, we … [Read more...] about Jack Devant, ballet photographer: freezing the beauty
Andrej Uspenski with Steven McRae in the Fast Lane
Andrej Uspenski has photographed Steven McRae over the past year, and the results can be seen in his new book, Dancer in the Fast Lane. The book contains more than 70 colour images taken from the … [Read more...] about Andrej Uspenski with Steven McRae in the Fast Lane
Roberto Bolle: a nude cover, politics, and finishing a career
Italy's Vanity Fair celebrates Roberto Bolle's 20-year career with a cover and a photo shoot by Bruce Weber. Silvia Nucini talked with the Italian ballet star. For decades we've been governed by … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle: a nude cover, politics, and finishing a career
Barbara Luisi: Photographing the Night and the Nude
Barbara Luisi was the first photographer to be featured on gramilano, and as the years pass we love her work more and more. Other photographers to be found here work as dance photographers being that … [Read more...] about Barbara Luisi: Photographing the Night and the Nude
Julien Benhamou, the French photographer, on shooting dance and dancers
French photographer Julien Benhamou has a passion for photographing dancers, musicians, and artists of all kinds. His style is crisp and vibrant which makes him an automatic choice for magazine … [Read more...] about Julien Benhamou, the French photographer, on shooting dance and dancers
Unseen photos: Maria Callas at La Scala
Maria Callas would have been 90 today, yet she died 36 years ago. Her years at La Scala in Milan, where she also recorded most of her 'studio' discs, gave the world some of her most memorable … [Read more...] about Unseen photos: Maria Callas at La Scala
New exhibition of portrait photography at London’s NPG
Inspirational British individuals who have made it to the very top of their professions are celebrated in a new display of recently acquired and previously un-exhibited photographs at the National … [Read more...] about New exhibition of portrait photography at London’s NPG
Richard Calmes and the art of dance photography
1968 found Richard Calmes in Vietnam. He wasn't a photographer at that time, but his friendship with the headquarters combat photographer led to his interest in capturing images on film. One … [Read more...] about Richard Calmes and the art of dance photography
Robert Powell returns as Jesus in London’s National Portrait Gallery
For the first time the National Portrait Gallery opens a display space of prints made from portraits from its collections - which visitors can buy! Sir Michael Gambon, Robert Powell, Antony … [Read more...] about Robert Powell returns as Jesus in London’s National Portrait Gallery
