Matthew Brookes

Expression of Freedom: Through the world of dance

Matthew Brookes, Ben Okri

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English

Damiani
23 December 2024

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'this is a follow-up to Les Danseurs, published in

2015 - and in Expression of Freedom he once again gets under the skin of the medium, celebrating its togetherness and inclusivity and showcasing the elegance, style and

physicality of its practitioners... The coffee-table format and large-scale images highlight the quality of the photography, and the detailed and wonderfully observed images do not shy away from the energy, sensuality and eroticism at play.' -

B&W Photography

An homage to melliferous, unifying art of dance, as captured over the course of 10 years and across four continents.

A follow-up to the photographer Matthew Brookes's Les Danseurs, published in 2015, Expression of Freedom once again deep-dives into the melliferous world of dance, celebrating the togetherness and inclusivity found through the art form. In the last ten years, Brookes traveled across four continents for this grand photographic project, capturing dancers in motion within their geographic contexts-Paris, Milan, London, South Africa, New York, Brazil and Los Angeles.

The dancers showcased are representative of a diverse array of backgrounds and ages; acclaimed professionals share space with street performers. Dancers include: Marie-Agnes Gillot, Aurelie Dupont, Carolyn Carlson, Roberto Bolle, Friedemann Vogel, Hugo Marchand, Germain Louvet, Guillaume Diop, Leroy Mokgatle, Matthew Ball, Megan Lecrone. They are representatives of the most prestigious dance companies in the world, such as the Paris Opera Ballet, the Royal Ballet in London, La Scala Ballet in Milan, Stuttgart Ballet and the NYC Ballet Company.

By (photographer): Matthew Brookes
Introduction by: Ben Okri
Imprint: Damiani
Country of Publication: Italy
Dimensions: Height: 370mm, Width: 280mm,
Weight: 1.560kg
ISBN: 9788862088244
ISBN 10: 8862088248
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 23 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

The English born photographer Matthew Brookes, raised in South Africa and then spent many years in Paris where he discovered his passion for photography. His images have been featured in several publications like Vanity Fair, Vogue, L'uomo Vogue, The New York Times' T Magazine, Interview and British and Spanish Vogue. He also works closely with a variety of luxury brands Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Cartier, Ralph Lauren, Zegna, among others. He divides his time between Paris and New York.

Reviews for Matthew Brookes: Expression of Freedom: Through the world of dance

'The book is not just a celebration of dance, but a powerful statement on the unity and diversity that art can foster... The diversity of the dancers featured in Expression of Freedom is another testament to Brookes’s commitment to showcasing a broad spectrum of human experience. The book features an eclectic mix of dancers, from acclaimed professionals like Matthew Ball of the Royal Ballet to street performers whose passion for dance is just as powerful... In Expression of Freedom: Through the World of Dance, Matthew Brookes not only captures the grace and beauty of dance but also the deeper emotions and connections that make it a universal language.' - The Rakish Gent