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Isabella Boylston on Maya Deren and Talley Beatty

Episode 25 of 30

Thirty of the world’s most creative minds choose their favourite work in New York's MoMA. Dancer Isabella Boylston gives her view on Deren and Beatty's 1945 study of choreography.

Art critic Alastair Sooke, in the company of some of the leading creatives of our age, continues his deep dive into the stunning works in the Museum of Modern Art's collection, whilst exploring what it really means β€œto see” art.

Today's edition features the choice of American ballet dancer Isabella Boylston, currently a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. It's a short Black and white film: A Study in Choreography for Camera by Maya Deren and Talley Beatty, made in 1945

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A Study in Choreography for Camera (film still), 1945. 16mm film (black and white, silent), 4 min. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchase from the Estate of Maya Deren

Producer: Tom Alban

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Tue 6 Sep 2022 22:45
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