About

the designers

Leon Bakst was born on May 10, 1866. He was educated at the gymnasium in St. Petersburg and then at the Academy of Fine Arts.

He started his artistic career as an illustrator for magazines but changed his mind when he met Aleksandr Benois.

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The Look

Not satisfied with the staid backdrops of Ballet, Bakst designed exotic sets which were an integral part of the production along with beautiful, often oriental, costumes made of explosive pure, bright colors that just floored audiences.

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