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Young and stunning, with perfectly sculpted eyebrows and a head of rich brunette curls, French actress Sarah Bernhardt first captured the hearts of Paris’s theatre-going elite in the 1870s. It wasn’t long before the rest of the world took notice. Critics, reaching for poetic metaphors, likened her voice to pure gold, a nightingale, silver dawn,…
Art Nouveau is based on the agile, the fluid, on the movement provided by curves and asymmetry. Art Deco seems obsessed with geometric shapes, with straight lines and angles, with mass and symmetry as constant values. But there is more than that. Although they are two styles with very different characteristics, often are confused. Both Art…
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 the…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
