Event Listing - Museums
Wed Mar 19 - Sat Aug 30

Art & Artifice: 75 Years of Design at San Francisco Ballet


Tel. 415.255.4800
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Location
Date and Time
Museum of Performance & Design
401 Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
cross street: McAllister
district: Civic Center

Wed Mar 19 (Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-5:00 pm)
Thu Mar 20 (Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-5:00 pm)
Fri Mar 21 (Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-5:00 pm)
Sat Mar 22 (Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-5:00 pm)
Sun Mar 23 (Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-5:00 pm)

Description
The Museum of Performance & Design (MPD), formerly the San Francisco Performing Arts Library & Museum, unveils its new identity, its new gallery, and a brand-new exhibition. Art & Artifice is MPD’s contribution to the landmark celebration of San Francisco Ballet’s three-quarters of a century of excellence. The history of design at SFB is the story of ballet design in America, from the early influences of the Ballets Russes to the most celebrated contemporary designers. Original costumes and set renderings by world-renowned designers ranging from Tony Duquette and Irene Sharaff to Tony Walton and Karinska fill the show, along with photographs and video of many of the company’s most memorable ballets and dancers.