Akram Khan

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One of the most acclaimed choreographers and dancers working in Britain today, Khan's work fuses classical Asian and contemporary dance. He has devised numerous award-winning collaborations with artists and musicians, most recently In-I at the National Theatre with actress Juliette Binoche and production design by artist Anish Kapoor.
In this portrait, Khan is shown performing his own interpretation of the nine rasa, or emotions, that underpin all Indian classical dance forms - love, comedy, kindness, heroism, fury, terror, disgust, wonder and tranquillity.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Akram Khan

Date

2008

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 50 x W 50 cm

Accession number

6847

Acquisition method

Commissioned with help from the Jerwood Charitable Foundation through the Jerwood Portrait Commission, 2008

Work type

Painting

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