Mark Morris on Florine Stettheimer's Costume Design for Orph茅e
A radiophonic art exhibition in which 30 of the world's most creative minds choose a work from New York's MoMA. Mark Morris on Stettheimer's Costume Design for Orph茅e.
Art critic Alastair Sooke, in the company of some of the leading creatives of our age, takes us on a deep dive into the stunning works in the Museum of Modern Art's collection, whilst exploring what it really means 鈥渢o see鈥 art.
Leading cultural figures in the series include Grammy- and Emmy-award-winning Hollywood actor and comedian Steve Martin, one of the founders of minimalism 鈥 composer Steve Reich and stand-up comedian Margaret Cho. Each episode introduces us to an important art work in the collection, but asks how our own perspective affects our appreciation of the piece.
In this edition, American dancer, choreographer and director Mark Morris casts his gaze on painter and set designer Florine Stettheimer's painting of her costume for her ballet Orph茅e.
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Florine Stettheimer, Costume design (Procession: Zizim of Persia, Agnes of Bourganeuf, the Unicorn, and Pierre d鈥橝ubusson) for artist's ballet Orph茅e of the Quat-z-arts, c.1912. Oil, fabric, and beads on canvas, 17 1/8 x 35 1/8" (43.5 x 89.2 cm). Gift of Miss Ettie Stettheimer. Museum of Modern Art, NY, 83.1947.6. 漏 Estate of Florine Stettheimer
Producer: Tom Alban
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Episode 21: Costume design by Florine Stettheimer (c.1912)
Selected by American dancer, choreographer and director Mark Morris
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- Mon 9 Dec 2019 22:45成人快手 Radio 3
- Wed 24 Aug 2022 22:00成人快手 Radio 3
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