MEDIA RELEASE Friday 12 November 2010 A must see exhibition at the ...

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MEDIA RELEASE

Friday 12 November 2010

A must see exhibition at the National Gallery this summer;

150 costumes and accessories from the revolutionary Ballets Russes

Visitors to Canberra this summer can immerse themselves in the creative explosion

of the Ballets Russes at the National Gallery of Australia‟s major exhibition

Ballets

Russes: the art of costume.

Opening on 10 December, the exhibition features 150 costumes and accessories

designed by renowned artists from the early 20

th

century including Henri Matisse,

Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Natalie Goncharova, André Derain, Giorgio de

Chirico and many other artists.

“This is a must see for anyone with an interest in the performing arts, dance, fashion,

textiles, contemporary arts, or anyone with a love of rich, inspirational art exhibitions,”

said exhibition curator, the Senior Curator Decorative Arts and Design at the NGA, Dr

Robert Bell AM.

“The exhibition recreates something of the world from a hundred years ago and this

is the chance for modern audiences to understand this part of history,” he continued.

The Ballets Russes (or Russian Ballet) revolutionised ballet with its sensational

fusion of art, movement and music. Visitors to the exhibition can trace the story of the

Ballet Russes as they wander through the 150 exquisite costumes and accessories

which will largely be presented on mannequins in three dimensions. The costumes –

made of brightly coloured and quite elaborate silks, velvets, embroidery, appliqué

and hand painting– demonstrate the visual richness of the original productions.

The sensory spectacle that was the Ballets Russes will be brought back to life with

original design drawings for costumes and stage scenery, programs and posters, film

and photography from 34 productions between 1909 and 1940.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the Ballets Russes as a total art form with a

diverse range of experiences in the exhibition including a film showing original

footage of performances featuring costumes from the exhibition, and music playing

by some of the top composers of the era.

For families, the themed Family Activity Room will interest children with dress-ups

and paper design activities, and there‟s also a fun Children‟s Trail to keep them busy.

Special Children‟s theatre performances are planned for February and March.

Adult

and Children‟s audio tours are also available.

Throughout Summer the NGA will offer a series of public programs around the

exhibition including the

Sunset Sessions,

free public performances, film screenings

and talks, the Verve Cliquot Sculpture Garden Bar on Friday nights, and extended

opening hours until 7pm on Saturdays throughout the exhibition. And of course

there‟s the themed NGA Shop to stock up on goodies!