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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
On November 25, the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition "Maya Plisetskaya – Pole of Magic" took place at the exhibition hall of the Beijing Union of Writers and Artists. It was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the great ballerina's birth. The event, held as part of the Russia-China Years of Culture, was a striking demonstration of the strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.
The project was organized by the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, the A.A. Bakhrushin State Central Theatre Museum, and the Beijing Union of Writers and Artists.
Representatives of the organizers and distinguished guests delivered speeches at the opening.
Dilya Urmanovna Rudenko, head of the international activities department at the Bakhrushin Theatre Museum and curator of the exhibition "Maya Plisetskaya – the Pole of Magic," emphasized the historical significance of the project:
"This is the Bakhrushin Museum's first joint project with the Russian House in Beijing, opening a new avenue of cultural collaboration. It is part of the program of the Russian-Chinese Cross-Cultural Years."
She also noted Plisetskaya's unique gift of inspiring the creation of masterpieces and turning her life into a service to art.
Tatyana Borisovna Urzhumtseva, director of the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, drew parallels between the ballerina's art and cultural dialogue in her speech: "Her art is a bridge between Russia and China, built in the language of terpsichore. Let's recall how, in 1959, during the Bolshoi Theater's first tour to Beijing, young Maya captured the hearts of Chinese audiences with her 'Swan Lake' and 'The Dying Swan.'"
She reminded guests that Plisetskaya's legacy lives on in every gesture of the ballerinas of both countries.
Bai Jingyi, vice-chairwoman of the Beijing Writers and Artists Association, pointed out the profound symbolism of the event: “This is not just a brilliant exhibition of theatrical photographs, but also a journey to the origins of artistic aspirations, allowing us to experience a response that transcends borders and language barriers.”
She also recalled Plisetskaya's historic visit to China and her meeting with Mei Lanfang, emphasizing how art serves as a bridge connecting hearts.
The exhibition, featuring over 80 digital copies of photographs, sketches, posters, and lithographs from the Bakhrushin Museum collection, reveals the multifaceted phenomenon of Plisetskaya. The exhibition is divided into two parts: the first is dedicated to her stellar career on the Bolshoi Theatre stage, performing timeless roles in Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and The Fountain of Bakhchisarai. The second presents Plisetskaya as a muse, inspiring such artistic titans as the choreographers Maurice Béjart and Roland Petit, the couturier Pierre Cardin, and the artist Marc Chagall. The central element of this section is the legendary Carmen Suite.
The exhibition will be open to the public until January 15, 2026 at the following address: Beijing, Exhibition Hall 3 of the Beijing Writers and Artists Union.
This project will become a significant event in the cultural life of the Chinese capital and another step in strengthening humanitarian ties between Russia and China.
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