Annie Leibovitz's iconic protrait of Merce Cunningham
Choreographer Merce Cunningham, at 90 years of age, has announced plans for what will happen to his dance company when he passes and how his work will continue to be performed. Here is brief outline from the Associated Press:
"The company and the foundation will close at a date to be determined
after a two-year international tour, including a final New York
performance with tickets he wants sold for only $10, foundation
officials said in a statement. All assets — from costumes and props to
audio and video footage — are to be transferred to the nonprofit Merce
Cunningham Trust, which he has established to document his cutting-edge
movements, sets and costumes."
This seems a blueprint any number of artists could follow. Still a leader after all this time.
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