Ocean State Libraries

Collects pictures of dancers striking poses in everyday places and while doing everyday things, including in libraries, on subway platforms, at restaurants, and on beaches.

Provides a simple introduction to French artist Edgar Degas and his pastel paintings of ballerinas.

Uses Henri Matisse's cutout collages to introduce contemporary art and movement.

"Dancers After Dark is an amazing celebration of the human body and the human spirit as the dancers, photographed nude and at night, strike poses of fearless beauty. Etched in each muscle is the passion of a dancer, the dedication, the hard work. And the beauty: Where Jordan Matter's Dancers Among Us delights the viewer with the surprise of the dancers' poses, Dancers After Dark captures the human form at its most graceful, dramatic, exposed. There...

A founding member of the legendary Judson Dance Theater, American choreographer and dancer Trisha Brown (1936-2017) helped build the tenets of postmodern dance and is now considered one of the most influential figures in American choreography. 'Trisha Brown: Choreographing Life' presents a sizable archive of Brown's career, with photographs, drawings and video stills that illustrate her lifelong contributions to the world of contemporary dance. Brown...

"Through Edgar Degas's beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer's journey from novice to...