The theatre of Alexander Benois and artists of our time
ARTinvestment.RU   20 декабря 2017

50 theatrical works by Alexander Benois exhibited until March 11 in the Central house of artists on Krymsky Val in a joint art project galleries "KABINET" and "Form and Bronze»

12 Dec 2017 — on 11 March 2018
Central house of artists
Moscow, St. Krimsky Val, 10, 1-й floor, room No. 1

"Benoit's a lot of passion, — wrote Igor Grabar, — but the biggest — passion for art, and in art, perhaps, to the theater..."

an Outstanding painter, graphic artist, Illustrator, historian and art theorist, art critic, founder of the legendary Association "World of art", the main artist of "Russian seasons" Diaghilev, the main artist of the troupe of IDA Rubinstein, Alexander Nikolayevich Benois brought to the audience in his main artistic incarnation — masters of theater-декорационного art.

the Sketches of theatrical scenery and costumes from the Russian private collections acquaint with all stages of creativity Benoit — theatre artist — from the early productions of Diaghilev's 1910-х years before the performances of La Scala, made in 1950-х. Here and work to performances of IDA Rubinstein 1920-х years, and sketches for the "Russian ballet of Monte Carlo" 1930-х, and artistic solutions productions of repertory S. Euroka 1940-х.

the Emblem of "Russian seasons", the pinnacle of theatrical skill Benoit, a crown of works by composer Stravinsky, the Central performance of Fokine's and Nijinsky's starring role — ballet "Petrushka" — was created on the libretto written by Alexandre Benois. After its premiere in 1911, this play held the stage for over forty years. None of the performances of the Russian ballet was not without a number of "Parsley". The legendary ballet, presented in the exhibition a selection of costumes for all productions: from 1910 to 1957.

One of the most important works of the exhibition — design for 1-му act fantastic ballet "Giselle" to music by A. Adam, created by the artist in 1910 for the Grand theatre Opera in Paris. The history of existence of this work suggests that the picture is from the collection of the famous Russian ballerina Tamara Karsavina.

Another landmark performance Benoit — Comedy-балет "the Imaginary invalid" at the Moscow art theatre. In the exhibition — a sketch of the scenery of the ceremony for this production. In theater production, 1913 Alexander Benois was not only an artist but also producer, with Stanislavsky. "He's a wonderful Director-психолог great and immediately grabbed all of our techniques and became fascinated with them", — wrote about this work of Stanislavsky. Benoit inherent in the knowledge era, the ability to convey its atmosphere and style captured the actors, set the overall tone of the play and put it in some of the most important in the history of Russiantheater of the twentieth century.

Exhibited the costumes and scenery for the new-йоркской the ballet "Raymonda" 1945 belong to different collectors and are usually hidden from prying eyes. After nearly 60 years, these masterpieces of theatrical graphics again United in a common exhibition space.

One of the late theatrical works of Benoit — design for act III of the Opera Attila. Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" at La Scala in Milan in 1956.

it is Known that Aleksandr Nikolaevich Benois demanded from the Directors scrupulously accurate execution of every detail of the plan, no matter what the complexities and costs it costs. Triumph of the Russian theatre in the twentieth century was the best evidence of the genius of Benoit.

the Gallery "Form & Bronze" is exhibiting a collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures from contemporary authors, a common theme of Russian ballet. In the exhibition — works Aramare Veccio, Andrew Atroshenko, Arsen Avetisyan and other contemporary artists and sculptors.

Tel/Fax: 7(499) 238-29-30;

Tel: 7(499) 238-14-69

www.kabinet-auktion.com

[email protected]

: press-релиз galleries "KABINET"