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Probably the six most popular art nouveau artists ever

These are the six most popular artists of Art Nouveau (1890-1914), which takes different names depending on its host country. 1. ALFONS MUCHA (1860-1939) Probably the most popular one. The Czech painter excellently expressed the sense of the new way of making art that had touched major European cities in the late 19th century. Mucha’s…

Loïe Fuller, the art nouveau dancing muse

The American dancer Marie Louise Fuller (1862-1928) was born in a tavern in a suburb of Chicago, in the United States, where her parents had taken refuge from the winter cold. When she came of age she still lived in poverty: the money she earned from her theatrical performances barely gave her a single daily…

Relaxing coffee in Turin Liberty café

Discover the Art Nouveau treasures of Turin

We are passionate about showcasing the stunning architecture and design of the art nouveau movement, and we offer a range of private tours tailored to your interests and needs. Our private tours are led by knowledgeable and experienced guides who will take you on a journey through Turin’s art nouveau history. We offer three private…

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Art Nouveau B-cities to visit in 2023 – QUIZ Test your skills

Some people say that the Art Nouveau B-cities of Budapest, Brussels and Barcelona are very distinct, but we are not that sure about it. Can you figure out if the following 18 pictures are from Budapest, Brussels or Barcelona? Are you one of the 1% of people giving a right response to each of the 18…

The effects of war in Ukranian art nouveau

The recent war in Ukraine has been devastating for the country and its people, but it has also had a devastating effect on the art nouveau heritage of the country. In a time of warfare, the protection of historic buildings, monuments and artwork is often neglected, and this has been the case in Ukraine. This…

Climate activists throw liquid at Klimt painting in Vienna

Death and Life is the title of an amazing work by Gustav Klimt. It took him almost eight years to paint this artwork, depicting the conflict between existence and extinction, which he himself described as his most important figurative work. And two men have attacked it today. Two climate activists in Austria have broken into the…