The Lowry present an exhibition of over a hundred prints by dance photographer Chris Nash.

The exhibition is showing in the galleries, alongside Dance Moves, an inspiring programme of local, national and international dance performed on the Lyric, Quays and Studio stages.

Chris Nash’s highly theatrical style and ability to capture key choreographic moments have been in demand for over two decades, not only by Contemporary Dance companies needing eye-catching promotional images, but also within the fashion, advertising and editorial worlds. Nash has built a worldwide reputation as one of the most outstanding photographers of his generation and over the last 25 years his highly distinctive photographs have been used to promote contemporary dance internationally.

Alongside Nash’s original prints will be advertising posters featuring his photography, two abstract video dance pieces created by Nash himself, and a specially commissioned film of the photographer at work. The exhibition will also be accompanied by quotations from choreographers and dancers talking about Nash’s powerful photographs and the inspiration for the images on display.

Nash graduated in Fine Art from Goldsmiths School of Art in 1980 and was awarded the Dance Umbrella/Time Out Award in 1989, as well as a NESTA Dreamtime award in 2005.

The exhibition was curated for the V&A by Jane Pritchard, V&A Curator of Dance.