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sample of poster display at the Alphonse Mucha exhibition in Denmark in 2018. Sara Bernhardt.

“Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau”at Cedar Rapids Museum until Sept 1st

The exhibition “Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau”, featuring pieces from the esteemed Dhawan Collection in Los Angeles, will grace the Petrik Gallery until September 1st. This event mirrors the significance of the previous Mucha exhibition, which attracted visitors from across the country to the museum\’s relocated site following the 2008 flood. The exhibit at […]

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Detail of a Gustav Klimt signature on a painting.

Long-Lost Klimt Portrait Surfaces and Fetches £26 Million at Auction

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Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait of Fräulein Lieser,” thought lost for nearly a century, recently emerged and fetched £26m at auction in Vienna. Held by im Kinsky auction house, the bidding commenced at £23m, ultimately settling within the anticipated range of £25m-£42m. The buyer’s identity remains undisclosed. The auction house hailed the rediscovery as a sensation, emphasizing

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How many Art Nouveau destinations exist in Europe? +1,000!

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If you’re a fan of Art Nouveau, or simply a lover of architecture or art history, you may wonder how many cities or villages have buildings in this art style. There are some articles about the “Top 5 or Top 10 Art Nouveau destinations in the world” and they always include places like Prague, Paris,

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art nouveau news The Bagués Hotel in Barcelona features 27 Émile Gallé vases. Three vases displayed.

The Bagués Hotel in Barcelona features 27 Émile Gallé vases

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Located on La Rambla, the establishment of the Derby Hotels Collection reinforces its connection to art nouveau with a permanent exhibition of 27 vases by the prestigious Émile Gallé and contemporary artists. Since its opening in 2010 right on La Rambla, the Hotel Bagués has stood as a tribute to modernism. This ambition of the

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lecture titled “Secession, Jugendstil, Symbolism, Young Poland” on April 13th – Szczecin

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On the 13th of April 2024, at 4:00 PM, an engaging lecture titled “Secession, Jugendstil, Symbolism, Young Poland” will be hosted by Renata Fabiańska-Grzybowska as part of the museum course “Art History Academy” at the National Museum in Szczecin. We cordially invite you to join us at the Museum located at Wały Chrobrego for this

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Detail of Castel Béranger. 16th arrondissement of Paris.

Art Nouveau: A Celebration of Nature’s Beauty

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Flourishing from roughly 1890 to 1914, Art Nouveau was an international artistic movement that embraced organic forms and rebelled against the rigid styles that dominated 19th-century art. Central to Art Nouveau was the sinuous line, mimicking the flowing curves of plants and flowers. This organic aesthetic found its way into various mediums, transforming everyday objects

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Stained glass ceiling and walls in Salamanca, Spain, modernismo.

Casa Lis Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum in Salamanca, Prize for the Arts 2023

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The Casa Lis Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum has been recognized with the Castilla y León Prize for the Arts 2023. The jury unanimously agreed to award this award for its “iconic defense” of a plot of the cultural heritage of the Community of Castilla and León, “as relevant and little recognized” as the

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Art nouveau organic window design very well embedded in the building in Paris, France.

Art Nouveau: A Guide to Identifying the Style

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Art Nouveau was a late 19th- and early 20th-century art movement that emphasized flowing curves, organic forms, and attention to detail. It is characterized by its use of floral motifs, stained glass, and metalwork. Art Nouveau architecture can be found in many cities around the world, including Barcelona, Brussels, Vienna, Glasgow, and Riga. If you\’re

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In summer 2024 – The Art Nouveau Legacy at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia

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We are thrilled to announce that the Art Gallery of New South Wales will be showcasing from 15 June to 22 September the most extensive exhibition of visionary artist Alphonse Mucha’s work ever seen in Australia. It will be an extraordinary monographic taking place in Australia. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to European art, Mucha

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A window. In the Lombard capital, art nouveau, called Stile Liberty in Italian, found—thanks to its close relationship with the rampant industrial bourgeoisie of the time—a fertile ground for its rapid development, during which it oscillated between the influences of French Art Nouveau, German Jugendstil and eclecticism.

Why there are no Art Nouveau attractions in the “TOP 10 must see in Milan”

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Milan is a city well known for its fashion, design, and style, but it’s also a city with a rich history and plenty of cultural attractions. From its stunning architecture to its world-class museums and galleries, there is plenty to see and do in Milan for tourists of all ages. Here are some of the

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