Introducing Michael Clark
Writer Sarah Crompton looks backs at the career of dance legend Michael Clark, reflecting on his style and cult status.
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His work is as provocative as ever
The Guardian
Words cannot express how brilliant Michael Clark at V&A Dundee is. I’m still reeling from it and can’t remember leaving a museum show feeling so alive.
Murray Chalmers
Discover the rebellious energy and innovative performance of the ground-breaking Scottish dancer and choreographer
Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer is an immersive experience exploring dance, design, art, fashion and music. It is the first major exhibition on Michael Clark and is curated and organised by Barbican, London.
Clark’s choreography changed the landscape of British dance by weaving together subcultures and post-punk energy with the virtuosity and grace of his classical ballet training. A technically brilliant dancer and provocative artist, his acclaimed work has challenged society’s expectations of gender and sexuality from the 1980s right up to the present day.
From costumes and music to graphic design, Clark is a pioneer across disciplines. The exhibition delves into his collaborations with artists, designers, musicians and performers, giving a unique insight into one of Scotland’s most remarkable creative minds.
Clark’s collaborators range from The Fall to Leigh Bowery, from artists Sarah Lucas and Peter Doig to non-professional dancers. His musical influences are diverse, including his hero David Bowie, Patti Smith, T.Rex and composers Erik Satie and Igor Stravinsky.
Join us for an extraordinary blend of punk, ballet and popular culture, celebrating a true Scottish radical who has created a revolution in dance.
This exhibition is in Scotland's largest temporary exhibition space. We recommend you allow 90 minutes to fully enjoy it.
Image credit: Richard Haughton
Writer Sarah Crompton looks backs at the career of dance legend Michael Clark, reflecting on his style and cult status.
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Kate Coyne was a dancer in Michael Clark Company for over 15 years and until recently was its Associate Director.
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From post-punk to Stravinsky, listen to the music that inspired and moved the maverick spirit of Michael Clark.
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Discover the meaning of I am Curious Orange
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Michael Clark is a defining figure in the British cultural landscape. This book traces the development of his work through the broad network of radical creatives with whom he has collaborated with.
£35.00 - Buy nowA little fried egg pin, to wear on your lapel, or anywhere really, to always remind you of the Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer exhibition you saw here at the V&A Dundee
£7.00 - Buy nowCoinciding with our latest exhibition Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer, we've commissioned Aberdeen based jeweller and silversmith Megan Falconer to reimagine the pioneering choreographers' iconic safety pin earring.
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