Two Exhibitions Show How Process Was as Important as Final Product for Les Ballets Russes
Even as the memory of a ballet’s performances fade, all that went into the dance lives on.
Morgan Library
The Morgan Library (The Morgan) is located at 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016. The museum was founded in 1906 by financier J.P. Morgan. Originally a private library, it became a public institution in 1924. The Morgan houses an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, drawings and artifacts. Highlights include medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, a Gutenberg Bible and original works by authors such as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. The museum’s complex, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, combines Morgan’s original library with modern exhibition spaces. The Morgan hosts notable exhibitions such as “Charles Dickens and the Spirit of Christmas” and “Drawing the Curtain: Maurice Sendak’s Designs for Opera and Ballet.” It also offers educational programs, lectures and concerts, enriching the cultural life of New York City. Read more about Museums.
See Two Views of a Natural World Worth Preserving at the Morgan Library
Beatrix Potter's deft illustrations were an ode to the charming English countryside while Walton's Ford's depictions of animals are a celebration of the drama of the wild.
The Morgan Library & Museum Celebrates 100 Years of History, Literature and Art
Founded to house the collection of financier J.P. Morgan, the cultural institution has been open to the public since 1924.
