Mucha’s Slav Epic to be shown in Prague’s Municipal House in 2018

According to some reliable sources the Slav Epic series of paintings by Czech Art-Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha will be displayed in the Municipal House in Prague next year. The paintings are now stored in the gallery’s depository after their exhibition in Tokyo held from March 8 to May 5, which was visited by more than 662,000…

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Art nouveau in Brussels is more than a Museum – Top 10 buildings

Some people consider Victor Horta museum as the center of French Art Nouveau and it may be true, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy Brussels’ Art Nouveau art and architecture. There are more than 200 examples of Art Nouveau around Brussels. You can enter shops, bars, restaurants, and even private residences that proudly display their Art…

2 of 20 Mucha’s Slav Epic works return to Prague to be checked over

Two sets of paintings of the Slav Epic series by Czech Art-Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha (1860-1939) have just returned to Prague from Tokyo, where they have been seen by 662,000 people in an exhibit that lasted from March 8th to June 5th 2017. Before traveling again, the works will be examined and checked over to see…

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Expo about Antoni Gaudí in Moscow – open until 10th September

The Moscow Museum of Modern Art sponsored by jewelery brand TOUS present the expo “Antoni Gaudí. Barcelona”. The project aims at tracing the artistic journey of Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) through his major architectural achievements while revealing the influence of his work on contemporary culture. Antoni Gaudí, one of the most famous figures of Catalan culture and world architecture, spent over…

Pēkšēns, “National Romantic” in Riga – private tour about him available now

‘National Romantic’ is one of the four phases of Art Nouveau in Riga, Latvia’s capital. The others were ‘Eclectic’, ‘Perpendicular’ and ‘Neo-Classical’. It was particularly popular from 1905 until 1911, and reflected Latvia’s search for a national architectural style. As a result, many of these buildings include Latvian folkloric symbols and natural materials, and most architects in this…

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A mixture of styles in Riga – private tour about Pēkšēns soon

Riga is known for its breathtaking collection of Art Nouveau architecture. It’s also a meeting point of Germanic, Slavic, and Scandinavian cultures. Perhaps less obvious is the fact that its architecture is in fact an expression of its multiculturalism on several different levels. Not only were its buildings designed by architects of different ethnicities, but…

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A hidden art nouveau gem in Saint Petersburg – new tours soon

Vitebsky railway station is an Art Nouveau architectural gem that is a window into the bygone splendor of Imperial Russia. There are guided tours at Vitebsky, but only in Russian. We are preparing a tour in English too. The first railroad in Russia appeared in 1837, linking St. Petersburg and Tsarskoe Selo, which was the Romanov…

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s unseen works – in Glasgow next year

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s unseen works on display next year in Glasgow The 150th anniversary of the birth of architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh will be celebrated in Glasgow with an exhibition of previously unseen works next year. The programme of events will include an exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum showcasing works by…

Tryon Palace (NC) | ‘Louis C. Tiffany: Art and Innovation’ exhibit

Created by the Museum of the small city of Albemarle, the exhibit “Louis C. Tiffany: Art and Innovation”, explores the life and work of the acclaimed glass artist, and will be on loan to Tryon Palace and on display free to the public at the N.C. History Center Saturday, Jan. 21, through Sunday, March 26….