Trisha Brown, pioneering choreographer and artist, dies at 80
Trisha Brown, a renowned American choreographer, dancer, and artist, has passed away, as her company has announced. She established her ensemble in 1970 and, throughout her impressive career of over forty years, produced around 100 choreographic works, six operas, and numerous drawings that have been featured in museums. Collaborating with notable figures like Robert Rauschenberg on 'Set and Reset' in 1983 and Donald Judd on 'Son of Gone Fishin'' in 1981, she left a significant mark. Brown received various honors, including the MacArthur 'Genius' Grant in 1991 and the Commandeur dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres from France in 2004. Her innovative dance style was influenced by everyday movements and unique partnerships.
Key facts
- Trisha Brown died in 2017
- She founded Trisha Brown Company in 1970
- Brown created 100 choreographies and six operas
- She collaborated with Robert Rauschenberg on 'Set and Reset' (1983)
- She worked with Donald Judd on two pieces in 1981 and 1987
- Brown received the MacArthur 'Genius' Grant in 1991
- She was named Commandeur dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres in 2004
- Brown served on the National Council on the Arts from 1994 to 1997
Entities
Artists
- Trisha Brown
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Donald Judd
- Vija Celmins
- Bill Clinton
Institutions
- Trisha Brown Company
- National Endowment for the Arts
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
- National Council on the Arts
Locations
- New York
- United States
- France
- Latvia