AP Limited Editions celebrates Russian Miniature Art from the School of Palekh, with the launch of - The Circus.

It is believed that the Circus finds its origins in ancient Rome where open-air stadiums housed horse and chariot races. Traveling circuses in Europe were common in the 18th century where animal trainers and performers went from town to town. Some noteworthy traveling circuses from Giuseppe Chiarini, Louis Soullier and Jacques Tourniaire introduced the circus to Russia.

In 1919, a gentleman by the name of Vladimir Lenin nationalized the circus. This led to the creation of the State University of Circus and Variety Arts, better known as the Moscow Circus School in 1927. Today, circus performers are awarded recognition by The International Circus Festival that has been held in Monte Carlo since 1974.

AP Limited Editions invites you to join in and celebrate the Palekh School of Art, by experiencing the many dimensions of The Circus and all that it has to offer.