Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. When Art dances with Music

Caixaforum Barcelona (Spain) holds the exhibition Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, 1909-1929. When Art dances with Music.

This exhibition has been organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London -where it could be viewed last year and more recently at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Quebec- and produced by the "la Caixa" Foundation, with a review of the figure of Serge Diaghilev and passing through the most important scenarios and events in which his company performed during the twenty years it existed. Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes is a reference point for the 20th century and the relationship between the various creative arts.

The extraordinary display created for this occasion takes visitors behind the scenes of the Ballets Russes' productions: its inspiration, choreography, music and stage designs. Pablo Picasso became an integral member of the Ballets Russes during the I World War. A reproduction of the enormous canvas by Alexander Shervashidze for Le Train Bleu, after a design by the painter, and a costume that was designed for Parade are on display in the exhibition.

Date: until January 15.
Location: CaixaForum Barcelona. Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8. Barcelona. Spain.
Opening hours: from Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 9pm.

See some of the works in the following slideshow: