Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes, 1909 - 1929

• What:
  Exhibitions
• When:
  Sat 25 September 2010 – Sun 9 January 2011
• Where:
  Exhibition Space One

Exhibition: Our major autumn exhibition explores the world of the influential artistic director, Serge Diaghilev and the most exciting dancecompany of the 20th century. Diaghilev combined dance, music and art in bold ways to create ‘total theatre’. A consummate collaborator, he worked with Stravinsky, Chanel, Picasso, Matisse and Nijinsky. Diaghilev’s dramatic performances transformed dance,reawakening interest in ballet across Europe and America. This major retrospective celebrates his enduring influence on 20th-century art, design and fashion and includes more than 300 objects including giant backcloths, original costumes, set designs, props and posters. Please note: Exhibition closes 15 minutes prior to the Museum closing.