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12/3/2014

Henry Leutwyler

Photobastei, Zurich

Armed with his Leica he ventures behind the scenes and into rehearsal rooms. Captivated by the dancers he captures unguarded moments of banal ordinariness, the crackling silence before the curtains rise, painstaking practice in pointe shoes, and the sublime beauty of performers from new and unexpected angles. Leutwyler gets very close to the dancers, presenting them not as dolls, but as young people with personality, charisma, passion and charm. The exhibition shows the world of ballet from two different perspectives: in the spotlight and in the shadows; the public side and the flipside; illusion and reality, joy and pain. For "Neverland Lost" Leutwyler's photos are more than just simple documents of items at an auction. They give us a profound look behind the facade of glamour, an insight into Jackson's life among real treasures, kitsch and knick-knacks. He gets so close with his camera that the illusions of showbusiness dissolve to reveal the mundane reality. Henry Leutwyler's photographs are like relics: a search for traces of humanity in a popstar who was idolised like a god. Opening event Thursday, 13 March 2014, 12 noon to 9 pm.

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