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Maître Nicolas CONSTANTY

417 - Herbert Migdoll (1915-2007) - Astarte, City Center - Joffrey…
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Herbert Migdoll (1915-2007) - Astarte, City Center - Joffrey Ballet, 1967. 110.5x73.5cm. Original silkscreened poster, not canvas-backed. Condition A+, perfect state of conservation. According to witnesses at the time, it took 16 trial prints with the artist at the foot of the press to finally produce this poster. The quality is such that any photos distort and depreciate the poster! Original poster printed to announce the presentation of the ballet Astarte by the Joffrey Ballet at the New York City Center in New York. This poster accompanied the premiere of the ballet Astarte, a landmark choreographic work of the late 1960s. Created in 1967 by Robert Joffrey, founder of the Joffrey Ballet, Astarte is considered to be one of the first multimedia ballets. The piece combines classical dance, rock music, film projections and experimental lighting, reflecting the innovative spirit and psychedelic aesthetic of the period. Presented at New York City Center, it was a great success and marked an important development in the history of contemporary ballet. The poster designed by Herbert Migdoll is a visual expression of this modernity. The composition highlights the figure of the dancer in a dynamic and expressive aesthetic, using photography and a bold layout typical of the cultural graphics of the 1960s. Herbert Migdoll is an American photographer and graphic designer who is particularly active in the performing arts. He has worked for many years with the Joffrey Ballet, producing photographs, posters and promotional material devoted to dance. His work helps to disseminate the modern and innovative image of this company, which played a major role in the renewal of ballet in the United States in the second half of the XXᵉ century. Optic art.
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About the sale Collection of an ink merchant, sale of posters n°17 and miscellaneous.
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Auction time 06/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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