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Merce Cunningham

Merce Cunningham was an American choreographer, writer, draftsperson, dancer and conductor (1919–2009). He was born at Centralia and died at New York City.

Also recorded as Mercier Cunningham; Mercier Philip Cunningham; Mercier Philip "Merce" Cunningham.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Mercier Philip Cunningham.

Born at Centralia in 1919, died at New York City in 2009.

In detail

Merce Cunningham studied at George Washington University, Cornish College of the Arts and Centralia High School. Lucinda Childs, Angelin Preljocaj and Mwepa Tshomba Jean are recorded as having studied under Merce Cunningham. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Black Mountain College. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Merce Cunningham Dance Company and Martha Graham Dance Company.

Work by Merce Cunningham is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Museum of Modern Art, CODA Museum and Whitney Museum of American Art.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Capezio Dance Award, MacArthur Fellows Program and Kennedy Center Honors.

Chronology

  1. 1919Merce Cunningham born at Centralia.
  2. 2009Merce Cunningham died at New York City.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Merce Cunningham”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q318364: Merce Cunningham

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