British visual artist Tacita Dean brings together the work of legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham and the experimental composer John Cage in her recent film installation Merce Cunningham performs STILLNESS (in three movements) to John Cage’s composition 4’33” with Trevor Carlson, New York City, 28 April 2007 (six performances; six films). This gallery presentation, consisting of six film projections on free-standing screens, will be on view at the Walker Art Center December 16, 2010 (from 5-9 pm)-March 20, 2011. This first work by Dean to enter the Walker’s collection is a poignant, resonant complement to the Walker’s long relationship with Cunningham, whose work was first presented in 1963.
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