The Great Creators, Fatal Secrets, and Women Destined to Inspire. The Birth of Beauty

Yulia Platova — translator, journalist, blogger. Author of the channel "Bellalavanda" on Zen, which has more than 120,000 subscribers and 5,000,000 readers. Who was Botticelli's Venus? What shameful secret lies hidden in Klimt's golden paintings? How did Wilde's scandal affect... his wife? Whose image is reflected in Dior's luxurious collections? Was Brick the only muse of Mayakovsky? "The Birth of Beauty" is an opportunity to hear the voices of people who remained in the shadows of geniuses, without whom recognized world masterpieces would not have emerged. From the depths of passion, pain, hope, madness, and love — the staid masks will fall from historical figures, allowing us to see real people. Overhear Raphael's quarrel with the bore, the "Madonna" in seclusion. Together with Madame Tussaud, survive the madness of the French Revolution, and with Vrubel — avoid the traps of the demon. Hear the infectious laughter of Jeanne Samari and discover what "little panther" helped the Cartier family strengthen their position. You will immerse yourself in different eras and witness those tender moments when beauty was born. Beauty capable of saving the world.