- Crazy Horse

The Fabulous Crazy Horse: A look behind the lights
A photographic exhibition by Riccardo Tinelli
2 to 11 April 2014
Private view Tuesday 1 April
Taïna de Bermudes, 2013.
Digital print on fine art paper, 120x140 cm.
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Paris, 24 February 2014 - Crazy Horse and Purgatoire-54 Paradis, an exhibition and events space for
contemporary arts and new ideas in cooking, have great pleasure in presenting, from 2 to 11 April:
The Fabulous Crazy Horse: a look behind the lights, an exceptional exhibition of photographs
celebrating femininity and glamour, a unique artistic collaboration between Riccardo Tinelli and
the Crazy Horse.
His first experience working with the famous Paris cabaret left Riccardo under the charming spell of
this landmark of Parisian nightlife, fascinated by the atmosphere and ambience he found there.
Hoping to penetrate its enchanting mysteries, Riccardo extended his stay to explore the Crazy
Horse and bring us an artist's vision of this special place.
Venus Océane, Mika Do & Yasna Snigoura, 2013.
Digital print on fine art paper, 120x140 cm.
Glamorous and original, the Crazy Horse shows touch our sensuality and our imagination. Riccardo
Tinelli has sought to capture some unique and privileged moments to show us the dancers as they
truly are. Their natural sensuality and spontaneity hide the complexity and rigour required of a
professional dancer. With the photographer's lens as their accomplice, they play along with the
camera to reveal some rare and intimate moments.
Behind the lights, the Crazy Horse girls reveal a world of fantasy and myth.
Sparkling bodies in impossible poses. Beautiful and elegant costumes. Enigmatic expressions and
impish smiles. Mischievous and seductive…
In his photographs, Riccardo Tinelli reveals the fascinating characters of these dancers, totally
committed to their passion: dance. Much more than a passion, it is an ever-present obsession, a vector
of creativity and a means of communication. Visitors to the exhibition will get a chance to see "behind
the lights" and discover the soul of this celebrated Paris cabaret.
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Zula Zazou, Gloria di Parma & Enny Gmatic, 2013.
Digital print on fine art paper, 120x140 cm.
Lila Magnetic, Shiny Shadow, Yafa Yemalla, Loa
Vahina, Mina Velours, Taïna de Bermudes, Loulou de
Paris, Daizy Blu & Lava Stratosphère, 2014.
Digital print on fine art canvas, 240x160 cm.
Riccardo Tinelli
Riccardo Tinelli was born in Treviso, Italy.
He is a professional fashion photographer.
Riccardo bought his first camera at the age of 17. He has been photographing continuously ever since,
drawing inspiration from everyday life.
His work shows a dynamic world of smooth and colourful shapes and exotic landscapes.
He divides his time between New York and the 10th arrondissement of Paris.
Crazy Horse
The original Crazy Horse cabaret – also commonly referred to as Le Crazy – was founded in 1951 in Paris
by Alain Bernardin, an avant-garde artist, passionate admirer of women and the female form.
Fascinated by American show girls and the United States in general, he was driven by a single idea: to
make artistic creation and women the focus of his cabaret. Over the years, Bernardin developed a
unique and highly recognizable artistic signature. Each of his acts was conceived as a tableau with its
own storyline, combining classically trained dancers with perfect, arched bodies dressed primarily in
lights, with original choreography, sets, projections, and the latest musical and fashion trends.
This artistic signature was rapidly appraised among artists as well as the general public – pleasing
women and men alike.
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Still today Le Crazy’s rich artistic legacy is recognized and celebrated among artists and designers, with
many of whom Le Crazy has collaborated on numerous shows and creative projects, including:
Christian Louboutin, Swizz Beatz, Beyoncé, David Lynch, Bob Sinclar, Roberto Cavalli, Ellen von Unwerth,
Paco Rabanne, Karl Lagerfeld, Emmanuel Ungaro, César, Kylie Minogue, Azzedine Alaia, Christina
Aguilera, Philippe Decouflé, Ali Mahdavi, etc.
In 2006, Le Crazy started to integrate world famous women in its permanent shows to co-create and
perform tailor made acts as headlining guests for a limited set of exclusive performances. Among them,
Dita Von Teese, Arielle Dombasle, Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, Clotilde Courau, Claire Sinclair,
Kelly Brook et Noémie Lenoir.
After more than sixty years since its inception, Le Crazy continues to reinvent itself and the inexhaustible
subject of women and feminity. The cabaret company has diversified its activities and developed its
unique brand and know-how far beyond France.
Alain Cirelli
Always looking for new challenges, Alain has already lived several lives but never too far away from
cooking, which he considers as a real art form.
He trained with the greatest chefs (Laserre, Dutournier, Pacaud, Vié, Guérard…) for 20 years or so.
When he returned from Italy in 1997, Olivier Bertrand asked him to manage the growth of his company
which was opening new venues in Paris.
At the same time, Alain took over the restaurant « Natacha », a place discreetly favoured by show
business people and journalists and launched Evénements Culinaires – a kitchen/apartment dedicated
to cooking events and related products.
Following his great success, Alain worked with his team on a space linking contemporary art and
culinary art: Le Purgatoire – 54 Paradis opened in September 2011.
Le Purgatoire-54 Paradis
Le Purgatoire – 54 Paradis is a resolutely modern open-space venue, in the tradition and codes of old
19th century Parisian “bistrots”. It is a lively and party place where Alain Cirelli shares his taste for art and
exchange. Home for culinary creation, it is also a space for research, discovery and encounters around
the kitchen space, its special products and a whole bunch of related activities.
The Fabulous Crazy Horse: a look behind the lights
A photographic exhibition by Riccardo Tinelli
2 to 11 April 2014
Private view Tuesday 1 April (by invitation)
Le Purgatoire-54 Paradis, 54 rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris.
The gallery is open to the public from Monday to Friday,10 am to 6 pm
except for occasional private and special events.
Information: 01 48 78 77 13 - [email protected] - www.le-purgatoire-paris.fr
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