One Alum's Artistic Treasure
Roger Urban, GSB Alum '67, President of the Urban Wallace Associates, photographer, author -- and ardent fan of ballet -- has just published a limited edition book of rare photographs of ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev, Life Behind the Metaphor, a beautiful collection of photographs taken during the artist's 1978 U.S. tour with the Dutch National Ballet. These previously unpublished photographs are stunning, showing the power, strength and matchless artistry of Nureyev.
Mr. Urban has donated the complete collection of his photographs, along with original set and costume sketches from the tour, to the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library of Performing Arts, along with proceeds from the book sales. A strong supporter of libraries -- and ballet -- is always tops on my list.
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Posted, in GSB Alumni, by Jan Driscoll on October 12, 2007 | Permalink
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Jan:
Thanks for the mention of Life Behind the Metaphor. If people want to learn more about the book and to see Roger's photographs, they can visit www.nureyevlegacy.com or check out our blog at nureyevlegacy.blogspot.com.
By the way--how did you hear about Roger's book?
Matthew Holm
Nureyev Legacy Project
Posted by: Matthew Holm | October 14, 2007