Degas’ dancers don’t just show the beauty of ballet; They also reveal a sinister system of sexual exploitation
They attract you from afar and promise pure aesthetic pleasure: pastel skirts, beautiful girls. When you get there, you take a closer look. You notice the darkness around the edges; You wonder about the battered foot inside the pointe shoe. Degas’ dancers are fascinating for the same reason as ballet. A new exhibition, Discovering Degas,… Read More »