Award-winning photographers and bestselling authors Ken Browar & Deborah Ory join us to discuss their stunning art book Martha Graham Dance Company: 100 Years, which captures the current company of Graham dancers in gorgeous, spirited action. The husband-and-wife team are joined by artist, writer, and former Chief Curator of the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, Bonnie Rychlak. The longtime friends will discuss their unique histories, the spirit of collaboration, the curatorial process and more – sharing with the audience photographic stills from the beautiful book that celebrates the 100 years of the Company. Following the discussion there will be a spirited Q&A with the audience, followed by a book signing.
The esteemed photographic duo, with ties to the editorial world have been documenting Dancers. Ory, a former dancer, and Browar a renowned fashion and editorial photographer, come together with a unique eye for shape, line, and nuance. Together they are able to compile masterpieces that are shaped by their unique vision.
Before becoming the chief curator of Isamu Nagouchi’s Museum, Rychlak served as his studio assistant. She is a recognized authority on Noguchi, having curated numerous exhibitions worldwide and authored the accompanying catalogues. No stranger to collaboration, Rychlak joins the conversation with a unique perspective on the selection process in the creation of an art book.
Programmed in tandem with our exhibition Martha Graham: Collaborations, this program explores the spirit of collaboration while continuing to celebrate the legacy of the Company.