Photographer bob carey takes photos of himself in a pink tutu to raise funds for breast cancer treatment. Ultimately, says linda in the video, its just a good story about love. Also promoting tutu tuesday and event at mesa arts center. After all, laughter might not cure you, but it always feels good to smile.
Man photographs himself in a pink tutu to fight against breast cancer. This autumn, bob will selfpublish the book ballerina. Man wears pink tutu to cheer wife with breast cancer. Bob carey wears a pink tutu to raise money for breast cancer which his wife linda lancastercarey is battling. Ballerina, the book photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. Bob carey, world traveling photographer, chats with ross about his tutu project campaign. In march, 2012, the careys launched a website to help promote sales of the book. 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.
So far, there has been a tremendous response to the series of photospeople are particularly moved. The book will be released to the public in october. On his hopes for the book, bob states, i dont want it to be this precious little thing with only a few copiesi want anyone who is suffering with cancer to be able to see it. Who is that burly shirtless man in a pink ballerinas. The photos are amazing and it takes me to my happy place. This shared laughter became the inspiration for the couple to selfpublish a book of the images, ballerina, and begin raising funds for those living with breast cancer. Photographer bob carey explains his exhibition ballerina at mesa contemporary arts. Bob carey takes photos of himself in a pink tutu to help his wife in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A man with a pink tutu might be all you need when things get dark. About years ago photographer bob carey and his wife, linda moved to americas east coast. Bob carey is a commercial photographer based new york city, and has operated a. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Bob carey and the tutu project by aline smithson march 17, 2012. After his wife linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, bob carey decided it would become his mission to cheer her up by taking pictures of himself wearing a pink tutu. Photographer bob careys artistic statement about cancer. You dont often see a man walking around a field of cows wearing a pink tutu. Currently, carey is raising funds to publish a book next fall about the tutu project entitled ballerina, who tells the project, collects the bizarre careys pictures with the humorous stories about the man in tutu too, also recounts the stories of women who fight the disease like linda. New book ballerina by bob carey coming september 2012 to. Meet bob carey, the man in a pink tutu who colored his familys. Man photographs himself in a pink tutu to fight against. Bob carey photography, new york portraiture, lifestyle, conceptual bob carey is a commercial photographer based new york city, and has operated a successful studio for over 20 years.
Click on the image to watch a touching interview with bob carey ballerina has received nothing but praise from people who see the collection of photos. Were very happy to share our short film featuring bob carey and the tutu project. The tutu project by bob carey about nine years ago photographer bob carey and his wife, linda moved to americas east coast. Ballerina by bob carey january 1, 2012 hardcover on. Carey has since decided to selfpublish his tutu photographs as. Bob carey was asked to donate an image by the arizona ballet for a fundraiser. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x12 book with a foreword by amy. Bobs commercial clients, both impressive and varied, appreciate bobs fine art approach, which fuels his distinctive and often conceptual. Bob carey photography, new york portraiture, lifestyle. Together, through lindas personal battle, weve endured so much, and those experiences have shed light on the real. Imaginative caregiving for the cancer patient the new. Careys wife linda is diagnosed with breast cancer and the net proceeds of ballerina. Series 1 stars delphie, series 2 stars rosa, series 3 stars holly, and series 4 stars jade. Ballerina the book bob carey ballerina by bob carey hardcover on free shipping on qualifying offers.
Bob has braved rain, snow and freezing temperatures to raise awareness for breast cancer sufferers. Photographer bob careys artistic statement about cancer in a pink tutu. The careys have published a book of photographs called ballerina, and four tutu. The tutu project, a cancer nonprofit, features a series of images of bob carey, one of its founders, in a tutu at landmarks like the brooklyn bridge. Needless to say, we were intrigued by bob carey and the shirtless photos of him gallivanting around in a costume often worn by little girls. Photographer bob careys artistic statement about cancer in a pink. Even though the move was exciting, exhilarating, and inspiring, it was a big and dramatic change. Initially, the careys were going to selfpublish ballerina, a book of bobs tutu photos and give all of the proceeds to organizations funding cancer research. Photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu will be available september 2012.
The tutu project began, as photographer and patientadvocate bob carey explains it, as a lark. A crosscountry move, a previous stint creating images for the ballet, and a long history of selfexpression through photography came together following his wifes breast cancer diagnosis in a heartwarming and surprising package. This is what photographer bob carey decided to do when he found out about. The overwhelmingly positive reaction inspired bob and linda to selfpublish a book of the images entitled ballerina and create the carey foundation, a nonprofit foundation supporting women, men and their families during their journey with breast cancer. Bob carey photography, new york portraiture, lifestyle, conceptual. The tutu project is finally in book form, fittingly titled ballerina. Carey, 51, is selfpublishing a book of the photos and the humorous stories behind them in ballerina. It had really gross carpet but a cool picture of a ballerina on the wall, a. This is what photographer bob carey decided to do when he found out about his wife lindas diagnosis of his wife linda he donned the pink ballet accessory and took photos of himself in various different and unexpected places.
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. How one tutuclad man is changing the lives of breast cancer patients around the world. Man photographs himself in a pink tutu to fight against breast. Proceeds from the book will go to breast cancer research, as careys wife, linda, is battling. Man puts on a pink tutu and travels the world to bring a smile. The power of a pink tutu pink tutu, pictures, tutu. Tutu project event and book signing september th at.
I was working on a shoot for a ballet company in arizona, and they left a tutu behind. In 2003, when bob carey and his wife moved to the east coast, carey. Bob carey is a commercial photographer based new york city, and has. The work, now referred to as the tutu project, went viral in 2012. How one tutuclad man is changing the lives of breast.
Because of this, bob wants to share the book with other people in order to raise money to help women affected by breast cancer. Bob carey on art, photography, and the tutu project. The self portraits were a perfect way of expressing himself. I purchased the book and its stunning, currently sitting on the livingroom coffee table. The tutu project by bob carey photo, pictures, tutu. Ballerina by bob carey from his photography portfolios on dripbook.
Man travels world clad in pink tutu to make his cancer. Photographer bob carey taking self portraits of himself in a tutu that will be compiled into a book called ballerina for which net proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to breast cancer organizations. Hairy man in tutu raises money for breast cancer wired. Magic ballerina series by darcey bussell goodreads. This book of images by bob carey from the tutu project features 61 images and the often humorous. Husband wears pink tutu to support wife diagnosed with cancer. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases.
Ballerina stems from bob careys work on the tutu project, which humorously depicts the tutuclad artist in playful scenarios around the globe. This past year the tutu project has been featured in segments on cnn, the today show. 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. Bob, a photograher, is publishing a book of photos of him posing in various locations.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There are 4 miniseries within the wider magic ballerina series. Meet bob carey, the man behind the tutu project photos. 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. Husband wears pink tutu to help those battling breast cancer. Ballerina bob carey dons pink tutu to cheer up cancer. Husband bares soul, more in tutu project for breast cancer. 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.
Breast cancer support foundation about us the tutu project. They say laughter is the best medicine and photographer bob carey has hit on a novel way to help the thousands of women battling breast cancer. The photos have since been compiled in a book, ballerina, with all proceeds going directly to breast cancer organizations. For bob carey, staying optimistic after his wifes breast cancer diagnosis was as simple as putting tu and tu together. This incredible book of images by bob carey from the tutu project is here just in time for the holidays. Ballerina will include photographs of carey in his pink tutu and humorous stories about his experiences. Carey takes selfphotographic portraits donning only a pink tutu and a book of his exploits, ballerina, was published in the fall of 2012. 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. Photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. Bob s commercial clients, both impressive and varied, appreciate bob s fine art approach, which fuels his distinctive and often conceptual. Its the perfect coffee table book for anyone whos been touched by breast cancer or simply enjoys being transported through the lens of a professional photographer. 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. Fighting breast cancer one tutu at a time mightycause.
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