Photography exhibition by Royal Danish Ballet dancer Mathieu Rouaux celebrating the mystery and magic of ballet. Analogue imagery capturing unseen moments of intense ballet preparation as well as the electric energy of the stage
Beyond the spotlight and the stage lies a world of dedication - and fleeting beauty. Dark Gallery CPH presents a powerful photography exhibition by Mathieu Rouaux, a dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet. His evocative, primarily analogue, photographs draw you into the very heart of ballet, capturing unseen moments of intense preparation and the electric energy of performance
The curated collection features some of Rouaux's favourite images created at the Royal Danish Theatre's Old Stage over the past three years.
"From the darkness of the wings of the Old Stage, I decided to learn how to use my analogue Olympus camera. I patiently practiced and captured the mesmerising movements and outstanding performances of my colleagues at the Royal Danish Ballet. The theatre became my favourite playground, not only for dancing but also for preserving unique moments with the click of my camera. The quality of film photography resonates deeply with dance; it underscores its mystique while subtly revealing some of its inherent mystery," Mathieu Rouaux
Dark Gallery CPH's intimate bathroom space has additionally been transformed into an immersive installation: Mathieu Rouaux's dressing room. This personal environment displays a collection of his ballet attire, cameras, costumes, makeup, and personal photographs - ranging from meticulously crafted fine art prints to candid, spontaneous Polaroids - offering a layered and revealing glimpse into his life as a ballet dancer.
Visitors to the gallery can meet the artist himself on Sunday 23 March from 13:00-16:00. Here they will enjoy the chance to learn more about his photography.
General opening hours: 19-29 March
Tue-Fri 14:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-16:00, Monday closed
Dark Gallery CPH is an artist-run photography gallery rooted in investigative experimentation and immersive storytelling. Unique to the gallery, several exhibition spaces are Dark Spaces where light is a performative part of the curated experience
Beyond the spotlight and the stage lies a world of dedication - and fleeting beauty. Dark Gallery CPH presents a powerful photography exhibition by Mathieu Rouaux, a dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet. His evocative, primarily analogue, photographs draw you into the very heart of ballet, capturing unseen moments of intense preparation and the electric energy of performance
The curated collection features some of Rouaux's favourite images created at the Royal Danish Theatre's Old Stage over the past three years.
"From the darkness of the wings of the Old Stage, I decided to learn how to use my analogue Olympus camera. I patiently practiced and captured the mesmerising movements and outstanding performances of my colleagues at the Royal Danish Ballet. The theatre became my favourite playground, not only for dancing but also for preserving unique moments with the click of my camera. The quality of film photography resonates deeply with dance; it underscores its mystique while subtly revealing some of its inherent mystery," Mathieu Rouaux
Dark Gallery CPH's intimate bathroom space has additionally been transformed into an immersive installation: Mathieu Rouaux's dressing room. This personal environment displays a collection of his ballet attire, cameras, costumes, makeup, and personal photographs - ranging from meticulously crafted fine art prints to candid, spontaneous Polaroids - offering a layered and revealing glimpse into his life as a ballet dancer.
Visitors to the gallery can meet the artist himself on Sunday 23 March from 13:00-16:00. Here they will enjoy the chance to learn more about his photography.
General opening hours: 19-29 March
Tue-Fri 14:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-16:00, Monday closed
Dark Gallery CPH is an artist-run photography gallery rooted in investigative experimentation and immersive storytelling. Unique to the gallery, several exhibition spaces are Dark Spaces where light is a performative part of the curated experience
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