International auction house Bonhams will be hosting an exhibition “Music, Magic and Flight” featuring design works by Alexander Golovin at its New Bond Street saleroom in London.Noted 20th century Russian composer, pianist, and conductor Igor Stravinsky (1882– 1971) staged the production of “Le Rossignol” on May 30, 1918 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, where he joined hands with creative masters like pioneering Soviet theatre director Vsevolod Meyerhold (1874– 1940) and designer Alexander Golovin, who used to be known as one of the most prominent Russian artist of that time. Golovin made pioneering inroads in 20th century theater world with his fresh designs, but unfortunately, his magnificent designs for the ambitious production of “Le Rossignol” could see the inside of the opera house only on their opening showcase, before disappearing in the chaos of revolution and civil war. These designs finally found their place in the collection of Russian doctor Michael Klatchko, whose family finally rediscovered them upon his death. Bonhams will celebrate the centenary of the sumptuous 1918 Mariinsky Theatre production with an exhibition of these designs through “Music, Magic and Flight,” which will be on view at the London saleroom address from May 24 through June 6, 2018. Yelena Harbick, the International Director of the Russian Department in Bonhams, said: “This exhibition at Bonhams is a rare opportunity to see these extraordinary and beautiful works. They provide a fascinating visual narrative of the final vestiges of the opulence and elegance of the late Imperial Theatre and reveal the brilliant creativity of the Russian Theatre that flourished during the most explosive and transformative years of the early 20th century.” The current owner of Golovin’s suite of designs, Klatchko’s grandson Douglas Engmann gushed over this presentation, saying: “These exquisite works made theatrical history and their subsequent journey from St Petersburg to San Francisco is as legendary as the plot of the opera. We are delighted to share Golovin’s extraordinary vision with a wider audience.” www.blouinartinfo.comFounder Louise Blouin Read more