Diaghilev: Costumes and Designs of the Ballets Russes by La Belle Epoque's Great Artists

From 1909 until his death in 1929 Serge Diaghilev entertained, inspired and shocked his audiences with his innovative, spectacular ballets. Genius artists 🎨 such as Juan Gris, Henri Matisse, Natalia Goncharova, Léon Bakst, Sonia Delaunay and many others created magnificent costumes and decors.

🤓 We continue to present a series of music discoveries from those collaborations 💃

🎼 Diaghilev’s vibrant Russo-Oriental presentations rocked the artistic sensibilities of Paris. These were the radiantly voluptuous fantasies that changed not only the course of ballet but made a huge impact on Music & Arts.

After their initial appearances during these ballet representations, their special brand of fantasy, rich Eastern colours & exotic flavour became le dernier cri 💃 in woman’s fashion and interior design.

Enjoy " The Khovanshchina " – by Mussorgsky– costume designs by Leon Bakst and Lojkine.