In Memoriam Hans van Manen (1932 – 2025) We Are Deeply Saddened by the Passing of the Legendary Dutch Choreographer Hans van Manen, One of the Most Influential Figures in Contemporary Ballet. Hans van Manen Portrait (foto Erwin Olaf) Known Primarily as A Pioneering Choreographer, Hans van Manen Transformed Contemporary Ballet with A Clear, Precise, and Restrained, Yet Profoundly Expressive Language. His Work Reduced Movement to Its Essentials, Revealing the Human Body as A Space of Tension, Intimacy, Vulnerability, and Strength. For over Six Decades, His Vision Changed How Dance is Seen, Felt, and Understood. Beyond the Stage, Hans van Manen was Also an Attentive and Sensitive Photographer, with A Keen Eye for Composition and the Expressive Potential of the Body. Photography was Not Separate from His Practice as A Choreographer, but Another Way of Observing Form, Balance, and Presence. His Attention to Light, Gesture, and Framing Reflected the Same Artistic Intelligence Present in His Choreography. Hans van Manen Dance in Close Up Portrait with Outstretched Arms Front (foto Erwin Olaf) Hans van Manen Maintained Deep Friendships and Artistic Affinities with Robert Mapplethorpe and Erwin Olaf. The Three Shared an Intense Interest in the Body, Formal Rigor, and A Direct … Meer lezen over Ron Mandos | Team Galerie Ron Mandos – In Memoriam Hans van Manen (1932 – 2025)