Stacker used academic and news sources to explore the influx and experiences of artists—both native and expat—in Paris in the 1920s.

There are a lot of things that could’ve kept Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief from becoming Maria Tallchief, one of the most celebrated ballerinas. For one, she grew up in northern Oklahoma, a place that, ...

In March 2026, Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet faced criticism over his take on the arts during his live conversation with Variety Magazine. Riding a wave of success from his recent role in “Marty ...

Stravinsky’s Petrushka is beloved in the orchestral world, a landmark in the dance community, and for all audiences, one of the most peculiarly passionate ballet stories ever told. Seedy carnival ...

New York has not seen a real Russian ballet since Diaghilev and the great Nijinsky went back to Europe 16 years ago. It was, therefore, rare and oldtime glamour that filled St. James Theatre one night ...

I know that none of these categories are actually part of the Oscars, but honestly trying to force any ballet into the Best Picture category proved to be quite difficult (shocker). So instead, here is ...

Early 20th-century aesthetics, such as 1930s Depression era interior styles, make gorgeous home decor choices, especially when coupled with a modern 21st-century twist, so it's exciting to see decor ...

Ballet, a mesmerizing blend of grace and strength, has enchanted audiences for centuries. Originating from the courts of Italy, this dance form has evolved into a global phenomenon. Whether you’re ...

Ever since last winter the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo has acted like a French Cabinet in a crisis. Only expert bystanders have been able to puzzle out its complicated tangle of splits, mergers, ...

Title from PDF title page (viewed on Mar. 21, 2013). "Masters Program in the History of Decorative Arts." In the summer of 1919, the founder of the Ballets Russes, Serge Diaghilev, and the composer ...

This year, the Mendocino Music Festival has chosen Igor Stravinsky as the featured composer. At the festival, which runs from July 12th to the 26th, many of his works will be performed, some ...