The subtle hints on the exploitation of ballerinas within Edgar’s paintings ~ Exhibition Idea

Mathangi Elangovan
Nov 7 · 2 min read
Palais Garnier ( Source :https://blog.headout.com/palais-garnier-paris-opera/)

What’s a better place to have an exhibition on Ballet dancers than at The Palais Garnier itself?

The Palais Garnier was known for being one of the grandest Opera houses with magnificent architectural design done by Charles Garnier. Today, it stands as one of the most iconics buildings in Paris,France.

Location of exhibition : Entrance of Palais Garnier

Special Features :

  1. Background Music
  2. Live dance performances (every few hours)
  3. Paintings preserved within glass display containers/boxes , consist of information on these paintings as well
  4. Audio Visual Screen with video on Edgar Degas’ background information and on theme of sexual exploitation of Ballerinas in 19th Century Paris

Advantages

  • Attract both tourists and locals coming to the Opera house as it is outside Palais Garnier itself
  • Outdoor experience
  • Dance performances give them a complete visual treat

Disadvantages

  • Exhibition will be affected by rainy weather
  • Need to protect paintings with strict security measures in place since they are placed outdoors

Chosen Paintings By Edgar Degas

“The Dance Class” (left) and “ The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage” (right)
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