Vladimir Polunin: Weaver of Dreams on Stage Born in Moscow in 1880, Vladimir Jacolievitch Polunin’s life was a tapestry woven from threads of artistic passion and theatrical innovation. He wasn't merely a painter; he was a visionary architect of illusion, a master scene designer who fundamentally reshaped the world of ballet and opera. His career spanned decades, marked by collaborations with giants like Sergei Diaghilev and a profound impact on the aesthetics of the early 20th century stage. Polunin’s legacy rests not just in his finished works but also in his pioneering methods – the “Cont…