April 24, 2012
Snow White ballet
CŽline Galli (left) and Lorena OÃNeill (right) Photo Credit: J.C. Carbonne. Ballet Preljocaj, a French cutting-edge company – will perform ÃSnow Whiteà (ÃBlanche NeigeÃ) based on the Grimm Brothersà version of the fairy tale and set to Mahler symphonies at the Music CenterÃs Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on March 23, 24 and 25, 2012. Angelin Preljocaj set the work on 25 dancers using the most beautiful scores of Gustav MahlerÃs symphonies. Jean Paul Gaultier designed the costumes and the set is by Thierry Leproust. Out-of-the-ordinary and familiar at once, Ballet Preljocaj captures the essence of the Grimm Brothers’ story with exquisite contemporary choreography. This engagement is part of the first U.S. tour of the production.
Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Farewell Legacy Tour
Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Farewell Legacy Tour, 11/6/11, 7 pm, Walker Art Center From the parking garage, I headed inside and proceeded into the line of well-dressed, smiling Minneapolitans eager to witness an historic performance of a legendary artist and his company. It had been a while since I had been a part of the dance world…
Fully Animated
During the month of May, 1935 the University Gallery was host to some animated visitors. As described in the May 12, 1935 article in the Minneapolis Tribune titled, “Mickey Mouse Goes ‘Arty’ in University Exhibition,” the gallery exhibited 50 black…
Art and Health
Artists by nature are exploring the human condition and experience. Researchers conduct studies to improve human health. They seem unrelated at first glance. However, the parallel between scientific curiosity and artistic inquiry is meaningful. In the fall of 2018, artists and researchers embarked on a year-long residence program through a partnership between Boris Oicherman, Target Studio…