Sergey Diaghilev

Sergei Diaghilev was a visionary Russian art critic and impresario best known for founding the Ballets Russes, a pioneering ballet company active from 1909 to 1929. He revolutionized ballet by collaborating with leading artists, choreographers, composers, and designers like Stravinsky, Picasso, and Nijinsky, blending music, dance, and visual arts into groundbreaking performances. His innovative approach brought a new level of creativity and modernity to ballet, influencing its development worldwide. Diaghilev’s work helped elevate ballet from entertainment to high art, leaving a lasting impact on 20th-century performing arts.