The Italian photographer Francesco Carbone passed away in Avellino on January 30, 2025 at the age of 79.

Francesco Carbone began photographing Pina’s work and the company’s performances in the early eighties. From that moment on, he never missed a premiere in Wuppertal, accompanying the company around the world – especially in his native Italy.

I remember the very nice moments we shared after the performances – sitting outdoors, enjoying a good meal, laughing and singing opera arias until late into the night!

Throughout the years, even when not always fully understood, he remained committed to exploring new ways to capture and convey his vision of Pina’s work. His dedication resulted in numerous exhibitions that reflected his deep sensitivity and artistic perspective.

It has been a long and rich journey together.

We send our warmest thoughts and deepest sympathies to his family and his wife Alessandra Rosa.

Dominique Mercy and the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch