In ballet, elegant aesthetics and grace meet the limits of the human bodys capabilities. Elegance and rigor, discipline and passionwhere extremes meet, they begin to inspire us. Photographer Alwin Maigler (b. 1996) has been working closely with the internationally renowned Stuttgart Ballet for many years, and the double publication Nuances (ISBN 9783735609946) and Nocturne is his personal declaration of love for classical dance.
Nocturne is Maiglers most recent photo series. The photographer invited the dancers of the Stuttgart Ballet to leave their customary theatre setting and to instead be staged in urban spaces at night. Here, freed from the constraints of their profession, the dancers break with all convention and demand freedom: they jump into fountains, fight in parks, and climb statues. Texts, including one by Marcia Haydée, one of the most important ballet dancers of the twentieth century, complement the subversive and energetic images.
Alwin Maigler is a freelance photographer based in Germany. With a strong emphasis on art, fashion and portrait photography, automotive imagery and culturally inspired projects, he has garnered recognition from renowned clients such as Porsche, Leica, Mercedes Benz, The Stuttgart Ballet, The State Gallery and the Stuttgart State Opera. His body of work has been published in magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, l'Officiel, and Schön! Magazine. Maigler presents his personal creative endeavours through both solo and group exhibitions and collective showcases. He's partner with the Leica Camera AG. As a professional member of the BFF (Professional Association of Freelance Photographers), Maigler actively contributes to the photography community serving on the regional board for Baden-Württemberg. Additionally, he proudly supports the Female Photoclub initiative.
