Diaghilev

Sergei Diaghilev was a influential Russian art critic and impresario, best known for founding the Ballets Russes in 1909. This groundbreaking ballet company combined innovative choreography, striking costumes, and music by top composers, reshaping European dance and art. Diaghilev's vision fostered collaborations among leading artists, dancers, and composers, such as Igor Stravinsky and Pablo Picasso, leading to masterpieces like "The Rite of Spring." His work bridged the worlds of visual arts and performance, leaving a lasting legacy that transformed ballet into a modern, vibrant art form.