We caught up with laliberte at a recent book release party for the special edition of gaia at kiton in new york last week, and the results are below. Guy lalibertes documentation of his experience in space features his photographs of earth as seen from the international space station. Guy lalibertes unforgettable photographs capture the colours and textures of the earths surface from 220 kilometres in space. Cirque du soleils founder guy laliberte who has the credit of being the worlds first private space explorer has just released a book with. Atoll of nukutepipi edit guy laliberte became in 2007 the owner of the atoll of nukutepipi in the french polynesia. Two years later, he published a book called gaia assouline, june 2011, of photos of earth he took from the international space station. Astrotourist and founder of cirque du soleil guy laliberte presented his book gaia, the proceeds of which went to one drop foundation, lalibertes charity for sustainable access to clean water. He transformed a small band of quebec buskers and street musicians into a performing organization of international repute. The resulting book, gaia assouline publishing, was released in june 2011. In 2015, guy laliberte proposed the idea ofredeveloping saint helens island, which is owned by the city of montreal, as amemorial park. Here laliberte presents stunning photographs of the earth taken from 220 miles away during his elevenday trip orbiting the earth as a private space explorer, with unique views of nearly forty countries.
Guy laliberte s unforgettable photographs capture the colours and textures of the earths surface from 220 kilometres in space. Jun 07, 2012 presented by whitewall, this short video illustrates guy lalibertes vision of gaia, the earth like youve never seen it before. Limited edition huge print over 17 tall book in even larger box by assouline. The promenade des artistes between art and science, between the uqam science building and place des arts, the promenade. Share guy laliberte quotations about dreams, creativity and adventure. Gaiaa creative project designed by guy laliberte for one dropis a body of work bearing witness to the beauty and fragility of earth with regard to the universe. Jun 28, 2011 photos of the earth from space appear in a new book called gaia from space tourist guy laliberte. Laliberte is the firebreathing accordionist and stiltwalking founder of cirque du soleil. Actress genevieve bujold l and her son emmanuel hastings attend the launch party for guy laliberte s book gaia at sls hotel on june 27, 2011 in beverly hills, california.
Art collector and parttime astronaut his trip to space is the basis of his book, gaia. Gaia the earth like youve never seen it before one drop. All proceeds from gaia sales will go directly to fund one drops safe water access projects around the world. Space trip didnt change cirque du soleil founder ctv news. Guy laliberte, cirque du soleil founder, photographs earth. Forever book earth photos assouline reading rainbow earth from space world of books coffee table books great coffee do love. The italian trade commissions fashion of the vine project brought selected wines from feudi di san gregorio winery to kitons atelier for an exclusive fundraising event. Captivated by the beauty of the surface of the earth, lalibertes evocative photos show the colors and textures visible only 220 miles away. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Gaia photos from space by the creator of cirque du. Under his direction, the cirque du soleil shows became known for their imaginative fusion of varied acrobatic and artistic disciplines.
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Photos of the earth from space appear in a new book called gaia from space tourist guy laliberte. Gaia, a creative project designed by guy laliberte for one drop, is a body of work bearing witness to the beauty and fragility of earth as seen from the universe. Guy laliberte became in 2007 the owner of the atoll of nukutepipi in the french polynesia. In june 2011, laliberte published a book, entitled gaia, containing photos of earth from his 2009 trip to the international space station. Canadian space tourist guy laliberte, founder of cirque du soleil, published a book called gaia of photos of the earth he took while visiting.
Those pictures found a home in his new book, gaia, a collection laliberte hopes will call attention to the. May 27, 2008 guy laliberte, oc, oq, street performer, businessman born 2 september 1959 in stbruno, qc. Gaia is a body of work bearing witness to the beauty and fragility of earth with regard to the universe. Jun 06, 2011 cirque du soleil owner guy laliberte was forced to postpone a book launch planned for tuesday, june 7. Guy laliberte is a canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, professonal poker player, space tourist, cofounder and the current ceo of cirque du soleil. One drop is an initiative of guy laliberte, founder of cirque d. Gaia book by guy laliberte assouline luxury books worldwide. See photos for best judge of actual condition and content. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He took some 10,000 images out the window of the international space station, and hed like to present them, starting with his new photo book, gaia.
Gaia by guy lalibert photos from his trip to space. Guy laliberte born september 2, 1959, canadian ceo. Gaia an initiative of guy laliberte is a creative body of work bearing witness to the beauty and fragility of earth. Featuring his photographs of earthas seen from the international space stationthis evocative piece showcases lalibertes captivation with earths surface, showing. Apparently there was a publishing glitch and the books could not be delivered on time. Canadian space tourist guy laliberte, founder of cirque du soleil, published a book called gaia of photos of the earth he took while visiting the international space station.
Under his direction, the cirque du soleil shows became known for their imaginative fusion. Presented by whitewall, this short video illustrates guy lalibertes vision of gaia, the earth like youve never seen it before. These are presented in a wonderful collection of three publications. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Canadian space tourist guy laliberte, founder of cirque du soleil, paid his way to space aboard a russian soyuz spacecraft in 2009. It is a book of pictures of the earth from space made as a fundraiser for charity. In 1984, guy laliberte, a former street performer, cofounded cirque du soleil, which would become one of the worlds biggest entertainment companies. One drop is an initiative of guy laliberte, founder of cirque du soleil. Jun 22, 2011 canadas first space tourist and founder of cirque du soleil guy laliberte jokes around as he displays his book gaia in montreal, tuesday, june 21, 2011, which features a 150 images of earth taken. Guy laliberte, creator of cirque du soleil, space traveler, and founder of one drop. The quartier des spectacles presents gaia, a world.
A collection of photos of the earth taken from space by guy laliberte, founder of ci. Actress genevieve bujold and her son emmanuel hastings attend the launch party for guy lalibertes book gaia at sls hotel on june 27, 2011 in beverly hills, california. Ici, vous pouvez telecharger gratuitement tous les livres au format pdf ou epub. Gaia an initiative of guy laliberte is a creative body of work bearing witness to the beauty.
Curators note limited series of photographs from gaia a creative project by guy laliberte for one drop. Gaia is available in the first ever photography book published by a private space explorer. In one of the first instances of pedestrian space travel, laliberte orbited the globe and shot some of the most beautiful pictures of, literally, the world in. Rare gaia ultimate edition guy laliberte assouline huge.
Aug 31, 2011 this would make a great coffee table book gaia by guy laliberte. Gaia ultimate edition book by guy laliberte assouline. Guy laliberte, founder of cirque du soleil, documents his experience in space in the firstever book of photography published by a private space explorer. Its aim is to provide everyone with access to safe water, now and forever.
Guy laliberte, founder of worldfamous cirque du soleil, launched his gaia book of photography at the swanky sls hotel last night. Guy laliberte, founder of cirque du soleil, documents his experience in space in the firstever book of photography published by a private. Guy laliberte, french canadian performer and entrepreneur who cofounded 1984 the acrobatic troupe cirque du soleil, which became a hugely profitable entertainment company. The international space station photos became gaia, a book by assouline publishing that was originally released last summer. Guy laliberte, the founder of cirque du soleil along with gilles stecroix who later sold his share in cirque du soleil to laliberte was one of the people who had the privilege and sense of adventure. New gaia book packs art like images of earth by cirque du soleil. Laliberte celebrates and chronicles his journey in gaia a stunning book published by assouline that shares 149 images of the earth captured by laliberte during his 11 day space journey in 2009. Gaia photos from space by the creator of cirque du soleil. Back on earth laliberte decided to publish his photographs from the international space station. Jun 06, 2011 guy laliberte is the billionaire founder of cirque du soleil and selfdescribed first clown in space.
The resulting book, gaia assouline publishing, was released in. Telecharger gaia laliberteguy hardcover pdf shopping. From september 1 to october 10, the quartier des spectacles will host the world premiere of the gaia exhibit, the photographic result of the 2009 social and poetic mission undertaken by cirque du soleil founder guy laliberte on the international space station. Laliberte s photo book gaia, available through assouline. Montreal gets the first look at the gaia exhibit quartier. Starting out busking as an accordion player, stiltwalker and fireeater, in 1984 laliberte founded cirque du soleil, a canadian circus company whose shows have since been seen by more than 90 million people worldwide. Feb 05, 2012 back on earth laliberte decided to publish his photographs from the international space station. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.