Merce Cunningham
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Revolutionary American choreographer Merce Cunningham passed away yesterday at the age of 90. Internationally celebrated for his innovative movement studies as well as his creative collaborations with other artists including: minimalist composer (and his long-term partner) John Cage, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns, Cunningham will long be remembered as a singular 20th century visionary artist.
Our dance critic, Andrea Jenkins, will be including a special profile of Cunningham’s contribution to the world of modern dance in a tribute piece featured in the Fall issue of UPPERCASE magazine.
Click here to watch a glimpse of Cunningham’s most recent production, ‘Nearly Ninety’ with musical accompaniement by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and Sonic Youth.
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