Yves Saint Laurent's love of theatre explored in new Marrakesh exhibition
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh is currently hosting an exhibition titled Yves Saint Laurent on Stage . This exhibition focuses on the renowned fashion designer's work in theatre, ballet, and music hall.
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh is currently hosting an exhibition titled Yves Saint Laurent on Stage . This exhibition focuses on the renowned fashion designer's work in theatre, ballet, and music hall.
The exhibition showcases a variety of items, including costumes, sketches, and set designs. One notable piece is a costume designed by Yves Saint Laurent for the French actress Arletty in Jean Cocteau's play Les Monstres sacrés in 1966. The costume is a long, straight-cut dress adorned with fine silver sequins.
Another significant piece is the costume created for Le Mariage de Figaro in 1964, marking Saint Laurent's first major theatrical commission. The exhibition also highlights his designs for Roland Petit's 1959 ballet Cyrano de Bergerac , illustrating how costumes were crafted to reflect character psychology and movement.
The exhibition includes approximately 250 works, such as costumes, sketches, photographs, and video material. Many of these items have not been exhibited in Marrakesh before and are rarely shown in Paris.
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh is currently hosting an exhibition titled Yves Saint Laurent on Stage .
Yves Saint Laurent's early interest in theatre began in Oran, Algeria, where he staged his own productions as a teenager. This passion continued throughout his career, influencing his approach to costume design as a narrative art form.
The exhibition is curated with contributions from the Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent Foundation, and international lenders. Alexis Sornin, director of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh, notes that the exhibition builds on an earlier presentation in Rome and will be expanded in a second rotation scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Yves Saint Laurent on Stage will be on display until Mon, Jan 5, 2027.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
