William Forsythe founded The Forsythe Company in 2004 and is internationally recognized as one of the world’s foremost choreographers. He has been commissioned to produce architectural and performance installations by Daniel Libeskind, Creative Time and the City of Paris. His installation and films have been exhibited at the Whitney Biennial and the Venice Biennale. Forsythe and his ensembles have been awarded the New York Dance and Performance Bessie Award and the Laurence Olivier Award. Forsythe has been conveyed the title of Commandeur des Arts et Lettres by the government of France and has received the German Distinguished Service Cross and the Wexner Prize.