Magnificent Mosaic Rug Carpet On Rudolf Nureyev's Grave
Rudolf Nureyev one of the most celebrated ballet dancers of
the 20th century, who had defected from the Soviet Union at the young age of 23,
died of AIDS related problems on 6th January 1993 Paris. He was buried in
Russian cemetery in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois close to Paris.
In 1996 his friends and admirers built a beautiful memorial
to him in the shape and colours of the oriental kilim rugs which Nureyev loved
to carry with him. The carpet designed by his artist friend Ezio Frigerio
is made of mosaic tiles of several shades of red, blue and gold.
Draped over his grave it not only looks magnificent but also
has look of real rug with a warm feel.
Image from Panoramio is by carawan
Image from Flickr is by dalbera
View likely location in Google Earth / Google Maps (It was not possible to exactly identify his grave)
Main Source of info: Wikipedia / Make Mine Mosaic
3 comments:
It is so incredible!!!! Wish I can ever see it.... thanks for bringing such unusual wonders to us.
The most gorgeous grave ever. How was that mosaic work executed? It is exquisite and never ceases to amaze me. I, too, hope to see it in person one day.
Hi Debra - When you visit the cemetery please note the location of the grave (if possible the coordinates) and let me know the same so that I can exactly mark it on Google Earth.
Thanking you in advance.
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