Alexandre Benois
1870–1960 (age 90)
Biography
Alexandre Benois, born in 1870, lent his extraordinary curiosity to both the written word and the visual arts, becoming a luminous presence among the Russian émigré circles in Paris. A founding figure of the Mir Iskusstva movement, he wrote with clarity on art and theatre while also designing sets and costumes, weaving literary sensitivity into each theatrical gesture.
His lifelong dedication to bridging art history and the stage left an enduring legacy that inspired generations of writers and designers; his grave at Batignolles Cemetery is visited by those who revere his advocacy for culture and beauty.