Mathieu Forget's 'Lévitation' Celebrates a Decade of Defying Gravity
Mathieu Forget, a French dancer, photographer, and artistic director known as 'the flying man,' has released a book titled 'Lévitation' to mark ten years of his career. The publication compiles his spectacular levitation photographs taken around the world. In an interview on France 24's 'À l'Affiche' with Louise Dupont, Forget discussed the behind-the-scenes process of creating images where bodies appear suspended in midair, his working method, physical performance, and how social media propelled his international reach. He also mentioned his collaboration with dancer Victoria Dauberville, their appearance in Céline Dion's music video 'Dansons,' a project involving athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and his views on artificial intelligence in photography.
Key facts
- Mathieu Forget is a dancer, photographer, and artistic director.
- He is nicknamed 'the flying man' or 'l'homme volant.'
- His book 'Lévitation' celebrates ten years of his career.
- The book collects his levitation photographs from around the world.
- Forget was interviewed by Louise Dupont on France 24's 'À l'Affiche.'
- He collaborated with dancer Victoria Dauberville.
- They appeared in Céline Dion's music video 'Dansons.'
- Forget worked on a project with athletes of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Entities
Artists
- Mathieu Forget
- Victoria Dauberville
- Céline Dion
- Louise Dupont
Institutions
- France 24