Sketches, notes and plans, 1972-1973.

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Sketches, notes and plans, 1972-1973.

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The Lester Polakov Papers and Set Designs consist of papers, photographs, set designs and technical drawings regarding his set designs for Robert Wilson's play THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JOSEPH STALIN. Polakov first designed the set when the play was produced at the DET NY Teater Copenhagen,and then he used those designs as reference when he designed the sets at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Wilson, Robert, 1941-....

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BIOGHIST REQUIRED American dramatist, director, designer, performer, writer and artist. From the guide to the Robert Wilson Papers, 1969-1995., (Columbia University, Rare Book and Manuscripts Library, ) American dramatist, director, designer, performer, writer and artist. From the description of Robert Wilson papers, 1969-1995. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 265033374 American dramatist, director and designer. ...

Polakov, Lester

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Lester Polakov, set and costume designer, was born in 1916. He began his career designing sets in summer stock from 1936-1940. From 1938-1941 he worked on Broadway shows as an assistant to designers such as Harry Horner, Boris Aronson, and Albert Johnson. In 1973 he designed the sets for Robert Wilson's play THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JOSEPH STALIN. He also created designs for industrial stage shows, exhibitions, and films. From 1955-1958 he taught theatrical design at Columb...

Brooklyn Academy of Music

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The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences was incorporated in 1859. The original Academy, located at 176-194 Montague Street, was destroyed by fire in 1903, and the new Academy was opened in 1908. From the description of Records, 1891-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155456506 The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences was incorporated in 1859. The original Academy, located at 176-194 Montague Street in Brooklyn, New York, was destroyed by fire in 1903, and the new Ac...