Another very sad news today.
A good article and interesting video on the NY Times Arts Beat blog. Do take time to watch it.
'Mr. Cunningham ranks with Isadora Duncan, Serge Diaghilev, Martha Graham and George Balanchine in making people rethink the essence of dance and choreography, posing a series of “But” and “What if?” questions over a career of nearly seven decades.' NY Times
From the Guardian archive, a step-by-step guide to Merce Cunningham.
Article 19 reminds us that he had already made arrangements for his company after his death: the company will go on tour for two years before disbanding.
I was not the biggest fan (I like musicality) but he was a true legend.