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Authors, works and languages of the image
Matthew Rolston
Mikhail Baryshnikov, Hands, 1987
"Mikhail Baryshnikov, Hands, New York", 1987. © Matthew Rolston.
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Introduction
This image is not merely a physiognomic document, but a psychological and formal investigation of one of the most resonant cultural icons of the twentieth century. In an era dominated by visual exuberance and chromatic saturation, Matthew Rolston chose the path of synthesis and introspection, portraying the legendary classical dancer with his eyes closed, immersed in silent meditation.
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