Suit worn by Rolf Borzik in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

<p>Rolf Borzik developed the sets and costumes for Pina Bausch's pieces from 1973 to 1979. He has a decisive influence on the way Tanztheater Wuppertal is seen. In 1980 he died at the age of only 35.</p>

<p>Dominique Mercy has been a dancer at the Tanztheater Wuppertal for 45 years. He is involved in the creation of 32 pieces by Pina Bausch. Pina Bausch dies in 2009. Dominique Mercy takes over the artistic direction of Tanztheater Wuppertal for four years, together with Robert Sturm.</p>

Dominique Mercy, Nazareth Panadero and Michael Strecker in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

Malou Airaudo and Dominique Mercy in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

Dominique Mercy in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

Rolf Borzik and Malou Airaudo in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

Pina Bausch and Dominique Mercy in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

Dominique Mercy and Jean Laurent Sasportes in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

“Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

Dominique Mercy and Pina Bausch in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

Café Müller

Photographer	Rolf Borzik
Type	negative

Location	bw_1a_06_052a
Photographic process	negative
Specification of photographic process	silver gelatin
Tone	black-and-white
Material	Ilford HP5 (ISO 400/27°)
Support	cellulose acetate
Format	small-format (24 × 36 mm)

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Rolf Borzik and Dominique Mercy in “Café Müller” by Pina Bausch

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