Carte blanche to Etienne Malapert

For its anniversary edition in 2023, the Prix de Lausanne entrusted the Lausanne photographer Etienne Malapert with a ‘carte blanche,’ providing him with the creative freedom to document the competition in his distinctive manner. The emphasis for the 50th anniversary celebration was on showcasing dance and the precision of its movements.

The project commissioned for the carte blanche in 2023 represents an artistic endeavor specifically designed to capture the essence of dance during this milestone occasion. The chosen approach involves presenting, in a precise and systematic manner, fragments of dancers’ bodies in motion. This includes a focus on hands, feet, backs, legs, and faces. By isolating and highlighting these elements, the photographer aims to artistically convey the beauty and intricacy of the dancers’ movements, offering a unique perspective that celebrates the physicality and expressiveness of dance on this significant anniversary.