Mercier (Merce) Philip Cunningham (April 16, 1919 – July 26, 2009) was an American choreographer who was at the forefront of the American avant-garde for more than 50 years. Throughout much of his life, Cunningham was also considered one of the greatest American dancers. A constant collaborator who has influenced artists across disciplines—including musicians John Cage and David_Tudor, artists Robert Rauschenberg and Bruce Nauman, designer Romeo Gigli, and architect Benedetta Tagliabue —Cunningham’s impact extends beyond the dance world to the arts as a whole. Text from Wikipedia.
