19/08/2026
On this day, 19 August 1929, Serge Diaghilev died in Venice.
We remember the visionary founder of the Ballets Russes, whose extraordinary artistic daring and instinct for collaboration transformed the landscape of 20th-century art.
His artistic collaboration with Igor Stravinsky gave birth to some of the most groundbreaking works of the early 20th century, from The Firebird and Petrushka to The Rite of Spring and beyond.
Diaghilev’s legacy lives on in the spirit of artistic freedom, innovation and collaboration that continues to inspire generations of creators.
A visionary who changed the course of modern creation, and whose influence continues to resonate today.
