The website for the tutu project launched on march 12, 2012, and is currently selling prints and tshirts to raise money. The new york photographer continued to take selfportraits by going out into the world wearing that pink tutu and nothing else. Dec, 20 youtube ln3gg5lnkcg bob s project went viral, and he eventually selfpublished the book ballerina, which contains photos of bob in his tutu at locations around the world. Apparently, the projects fans included the leaders of ballet arizona. After his wife, linda, began dealing with a breast cancer. Oct, 2012 carey appears in a pink tutu and only a pink tutu in a new book of photographs, ballerina,created to support his wife, linda, who has advanced breast cancer. Apr 19, 2018 wit is one of the most treasured characteristics of thoughtful caregiving, and bob carey s tutu project offers a generous dose of it. Man wears pink tutu to cheer wife with breast cancer. Photographer wears pink tutu to amuse his wife and raise. Man puts on a pink tutu and travels the world to bring a smile. Imaginative caregiving for the cancer patient the new.
Photographer bob careys artistic statement about cancer. Man puts on a pink tutu and travels the world to bring a. A collection of our images is available in our book, ballerina and in 11. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases color photographs and backstories about the journey behind the images now made world famous by the tutu project. The net proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to breast cancer organizations, including and. Condition new isbn 10 0985858303 isbn 9780985858308 seller. Tutu, a must read book for cancer patients the tutu project. The book will be dedicated to women fighting breast cancer, survivors. Sep 14, 2012 photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available.
So far, there has been a tremendous response to the series of photospeople are particularly moved by the images. Bob carey was standing on a grassy median in the middle of the long. The overwhelmingly positive reaction to careys photos inspired him to take the project further, making a book of the images entitled ballerina. View bob careys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional. Carey s wife shared them with other patients, bringing laughter and levity into their chemotherapy treatments. The success of the tutu project inspired bob and linda to selfpublish a book of the images, entitled ballerina.
Man wears pink tutu to cheer wife with breast cancer, raise. The photos are amazing and it takes me to my happy place. All but one werent interested in a guy in a tutu, linda says. Dec 16, 20 ballerina started in 2003 as a black and white selfportrait of bob wearing a custommade tutu as part of a fundraiser. Initially, the careys were going to selfpublish ballerina, a book of bob s tutu photos and give all of the proceeds to organizations funding cancer research.
Apparently, the projects fans included the leaders of ballet arizona, who. One company offered a deal but rescinded due to an economic downturn, bob. Bob carey poses with members of american ballet theatre. A collection of stories and self portraits taken of the author dressed in a pink tutu in locati ballerina book, books, book worth reading. Gallery sales, as well as sales for the book ballerina and the calendar, benefit the carey. Photographer bob careys artistic statement about cancer in a pink. In 2002, as part of a new project exploring stereotypes and transformation, bob carey began photographing himself in a pink tutu. Enter ballerina by bob carey pink tutu, tutu, photography.
Bob carey wears a pink tutu to raise money for breast cancer which his wife linda lancaster carey is battling. Dec 27, 20 for professional photographer bob carey and his wife linda, a pink tutu has taken on extraordinary meaning in their unique way to help support women in their journey with breast cancer. But, during all the packing, there was one thing bob. Autoritratti autoironici divertiti e divertenti, i. Bob careys new book ballerina, to fight breast cancer.
The proceeds will go directly to breast cancer organizations. This book is a musthave for anyone whose life has been affected by breast cancer. In 2003, at the age of fortytwo, photographer bob carey and his wife, linda, moved to brooklyn from arizona on a lark. Jan 01, 2012 ballerina is about more than a man wearing a pink tutu. Condition fine isbn 10 0985858303 isbn 9780985858308. Man travels world clad in pink tutu to make his cancer. The couple called their effort the tutu project and pitched it to numerous publishers. Today show, who was interviewing bob about his plans to publish a book. By paul glader bob carey and his wife, linda, will be in berlin next week. But, during all the packing, there was one thing bob didnt part with.
And so the tutu project was born with the publication of ballerina, a powerful book of imagery for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer. Also promoting tutu tuesday and event at mesa arts center. By leslie lasiter photos by bob carey in 2003, at the age of fortytwo, photographer bob carey and his wife, linda, moved to brooklyn from arizona on a lark. Hairy man in tutu raises money for breast cancer wired. Ballerina by bob carey 1st editio 2012 from bacobooks.
Man poses in pink tutu to raise awareness to breast cancer. It also shares many humorous stories about the adventures of a guy and his pink tulle. Dec 06, 20 by paul glader bob carey and his wife, linda, will be in berlin next week shooting a photo of bob wearing almost nothing but a pink tutu in front of the brandenburg gate. Cancercare thanks the tutu project for supporting our financial.
Aug 09, 2012 bob s images are imaginative and moving and inspiring not only for those coping with illness but also for those who know laughter is the best medicine. The project has garnished international attention from the popularity of the selfpublished ballerina book that is a collection of bob s tutu images. Photographer bob careys artistic statement about cancer in a. Shortly after, with his wife linda he moved to the east coast of the united states, new york, and decides to withdraw himself just the opposite how he had always intended to do. In march, 2012, the careys launched a website to help promote sales of the book. The captured images present both impertinent playfulness and vulnerability, themes that run. Bob carey once again travels the world in his trademark pink tutu, creating stunning photographic moments. Bobs pictures have become immensely popular, which has inspired him to work on a book of his images, called ballerina. Husband wears pink tutu to support wife diagnosed with cancer.
Everything started nine years ago, in 2003, when bob carey, a professional photographer, donate a photo of himself wearing a pink tutu to the ballet arizona. Bob carey and the tutu project by aline smithson march 17, 2012 a few days ago, i recieved an email from photographer bob carey about his quirky and personal project a project that requires a sense of humor and lots of courage in order to give back to a very worthy cause. Sep 20, 2012 bob s dream for the project has been to produce a book of his images. Bob carey on how i became the guy in the pink tutu at. Paris is the capital and most populous city of france, with an area of and a population of 2,206,488. One company offered a deal but rescinded due to an economic downturn, bob adds. The tutu project started in 2003 as a black and white selfportrait of bob wearing a custommade tutu as part of a pro bono campaign for arizona ballet. Photographer bob carey s much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. Tutu is a 96page softcover book of bob s photography and personal anecdotes from his location shoots. Apr 02, 2012 image by bob carey some say a picture is worth a thousand words. Ballerina by bob carey ballerina by bob carey pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad ballerina is about more than a man wearing a pink tutu.
Professional photographer and newfound tutu model, bob carey, started the tutu project in an effort to raise funds carey s goal is to raise. Bob, a photograher, is publishing a book of photos of him posing in various locations. Photographer bob carey explains his exhibition ballerina at mesa contemporary arts. Ballerina, the book photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. Apr 19, 2012 this fall, carey will selfpublish ballerina, a book that includes the collection of the tutu project portraits, as well as a foreword by amy arbus and backstory by new times contributor. This series spanned nine years and was a means for carey to express himself after his wife, linda, was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Hes funny, creative, lowkey, charismatic, and just an overall great human being. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases. Careys bravery, creativity, and hirsute chest make us want to. Bob carey s photographs raise awareness for breast cancer.
The captured images present both impertinent playfulness and vulnerability, themes that run thoughout much of careys work. For professional photographer bob carey and his wife linda, a pink tutu has. The tutu project feel desain your daily dose of creativity. Ballerina is a collection of selfportraits by photographer bob carey. Last september, through the sale of prints, linda and i selfpublished ballerina. Ballerina by bob carey hardcover 20120103 from books. The tutu project aims for breast cancer awareness cbs news. Bob has braved rain, snow and freezing temperatures to raise awareness for breast cancer sufferers. This seller has earned a 2 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Not only is it a collection of my tutu images, it also shares many humorous stories about the adventures of a guy and his pink tulle. So far, there has been a tremendous response to the series of photospeople are particularly moved.
I share it with friends who receive unfortunate news of cancer diagnosis, which, sadly, is fairly often. Husband bares soul, more in tutu project for breast cancer. This book is more beautiful than i ever could have imagined and i will proudly gift it to others so that they, too, can escape to their happy place. Aug 09, 2012 photographer bob carey s much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu will be available september 2012. Who is that burly shirtless man in a pink ballerinas. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases color photographs and backstories about the journey behind the images. Bob carey on art, photography, and the tutu project. Mar 21, 2012 carey has since decided to selfpublish his tutu photographs as a book titled ballerina and then donate all the net proceeds from his work to breast cancer organizations to fight against the disease. Together, through lindas personal battle, weve endured so much, and those experiences have shed light on the realworld, practical, everyday support that people touched by breast cancer so desperately need. Breast cancer support foundation about us the tutu project. New book ballerina by bob carey coming september 2012 to.
Man photographs himself in a pink tutu to fight against. Apr 02, 2012 according to the projects facebook page, carey is currently raising funds to selfpublish his tutu photos in to a book entitled, ballerina. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases color photographs. Ballerina is about more than a man wearing a pink tutu. Bob carey is clearly a beautiful soul, and i am happy to have his book on my coffee table. Careys bravery, creativity, and hirsute chest make us want to laugh and cry all at once. Photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. As part of the initiative, he embarked on a journey around the us and to different countries, taking photos of himself in his pink tutu to contribute to the ballerina book. Bob carey and the tutu project by aline smithson march 17, 2012. Hes a professional photographer with a genius eye for capturing the beauty in anything. In 2003, when bob carey and his wife moved to the east coast, carey. Perla domestica riorganizzare the tutu project book ballerina by. Dec 12, 20 to amuse linda and himself, bob began documenting his travels in the pink tutu and thus established the tutu project, which, among other things, published their 2012 book ballerina. Meet bob carey, the man behind the tutu project photos.
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