Manuel Legris A L'Opera de Paris

Manuel Legris A L'Opera de Paris by Kishin Shinoyama and Manuel Legris. First edition. First impression. Large format hardback in slipcase. The book and slipcase are in fine condition. No markings. Please see pictures. PayPal accepted, any questions please get in touch.

About Manuel Legris A L'Opera de Paris

So, this is an EXQUISITE book of photos of French ballet dancer Manuel Legris and his perfectly toned body, set among the glorious surroundings of the Paris Opera House. Sumptuously printed and designed, with over 100 stunning color photos, many also featuring Legris nude - dramatic and dreamlike work by Shinoyama. Manuel Legris is a French ballet dancer, born in Paris on October 10, 1964. He was a étoile (star dancer) of the Paris Opera Ballet for 23 years. Since September 1, 2010, he has directed the Vienna State Ballet. He then assumed the position of artistic director of La Scala Theatre Ballet in December 2020.

Artist Bio

Japanese photographer Kishin Shinoyama has dedicated his practice to exploring intimacy and the human body, as well as documenting his home place of Tokyo. His sensual photographs often depict the body within the architecture of the city or conversely, the inherent sculptural qualities of the naked human form. Shinoyama was born in 1940, in Tokyo, Japan. He studied in the Department of Photography at Nippon University. He was also awarded the Advertising Photographer’s Association prize. After being employed at the Light Publicity advertising company, he then started to work as an independent photographer in 1968.

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