September 16, 2009, New York City: The Ana Tzarev Gallery (http:/www.anatzarev.com) is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in conjunction with the Russian American Cultural Center (RACC) with a remarkable new exhibition featuring stage design by Russian artists of the 1920’s through the 1960’s who carried on Diaghilev’s legacy by bringing cutting edge art into the theatre. Theatrical design is a vital Russian art form, and until now has been largely underrepresented in part because these designs are often carried out in “light media”, such as watercolor or gouache on paper. This exhibition is important in that it draws attention to the significant role that stage design and Russian stage design in particular, played in the development of twentieth century art.
This exhibition is the culmination of extensive research on the works by Dr. Regina Khidekel, the Executive Director and Curator of The Russian American Cultural Center (RACC) who curated and catalogued it. The exhibition introduces names of forgotten artists whose works have been rescued from obscurity, despite their tremendous impact on Russian and modern art.
The exhibition also includes works by some of the best known Russian artists of that era such as Nicolas Roerikh whose designs epitomize Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, particularly one of the ballet’s greatest achievements The Rite of Spring (1913), as well as works by Pavel Tchelitchew who was known as one of the most innovative designers of the Ballets Russes.
Sergey Diaghilev was the driving creative mind behind the Ballets Russes (1909-1929), the first international performing company whose sets were designed by artists, primarily the most innovative Russian and international artists of his day. Diaghilev was a visionary and innovator, who always set his sights on the cutting edge of the art world. By integrating fine art, music, dance, and theater, he raised theater to a new creative and artistic level.
The Ballets Russes attained an unprecedented level of success and influence throughout the world and is recognized as one of the first signs of the new age of cultural globalization. It was Diaghilev who first introduced Russia as a major player in the greater art world, and that exposure opened new windows of expression for Russian artists.
The 72 page exhibition catalogue is available for purchase at the Ana Tzarev Gallery.
Media contact: Diane Buckley, Director, Ana Tzarev Gallery; db@anatzarev.com, (212) 646-2909.
Images available upon request.
The Ana Tzarev Gallery:
The Ana Tzarev Gallery is the sole global representative for the work of the artist Ana Tzarev. The Gallery also presents an ongoing schedule of special exhibitions by other artists consistent with AnaTzarev’s commitment to cultural awareness and social consciousness. For more information please visit www.anatzarev.com.
Russian American Cultural Center: For more information about the Russian American Cultural Center please email russculture@aol.com or visit www.russianamericanculture.com. (646) 831-0554 (Phone).
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