Art Nouveau stone carving at the entrance of the Gellért Bath

The Beginnings and Legacy of Art Nouveau

Since its inception in 1936, spanning over eight decades, Hickmet Fine Arts has been privileged to engage with some of the most illustrious artworks hailing from the Art Nouveau era. Across three generations, we’ve borne witness to the transformative impact of this artistic movement, a legacy still resonating profoundly in the contemporary art scene. In…

Alphose Mucha in Aix-en-Provence, France, until March 24, 2024

In collaboration with the Mucha Foundation, the Hôtel de Caumont presents its winter exhibition this year, dedicated to the renowned master of Art Nouveau, Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939). Mucha, whose artistic legacy traverses various mediums including posters, advertising, interior design, and Belle Époque theater, transformed the perception of art in his era with his distinctive aesthetic…

Exhibition about Wilhelm Bockslaff at the Riga Art Nouveau Center from Nov. 9th to Dec. 3rd

It’s now 165 years since the birth of Baltic German architect Wilhelm Bockslaff, but his contribution to the fabric of his native city lives on. Bockslaff designed numerous Latvian mansions and public buildings in Rīga and Jūrmala, including everything from water towers to grand country houses. He was the architect of the Riga Great Guild, Ludvigs Neiburgs’ tenement house…

See the Art Nouveau buildings that inspired a generation on our private tours

What is art nouveau?

From the 1880s to the outbreak of the First World War, Western Europe and the United States experienced the emergence of Art Nouveau, often referred to as the “New Art.” This influential movement drew inspiration from the untamed facets of the natural world, leaving an indelible mark on various artistic disciplines, including applied arts, graphic…

The Sagrada Família postpones the end of the works to 2033

The Construction Board of the Sagrada Familia temple in Barcelona has recently announced a postponement in the completion date, now projected for the year 2033. This extended timeline anticipates the finalization of the Tower of Jesus Christ in 2026, marking a significant milestone on the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s passing. The ten-year extension aligns…

“Forays through nature. Glass treasures from Art Nouveau” in Mannheim until June 30, 2024

A special exhibition with glass treasures from the Art Nouveau period has opened today at Mannheim’s Reiss-Engelhorn Museums. The new special exhibition entitled “Forays through nature. Glass treasures from Art Nouveau” is presented in the Peter & Traudel Engelhornhaus Foundation Museum on Mannheim’s Toulonplatz. On display are 80 objects from two private collections. The items…

Exhibition of the movie ‘Klimt & The Kiss’ in Sedona – November 7th and 12th

Sedona International Film Festival presents the Exhibition on Screen series with ‘Klimt & The Kiss’. The film will premiere in Sedona on Tuesday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 12 at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Sheldon Theatres. From the director of ‘Frida Kahlo’ and ‘Mary Cassatt, Painting the Modern Woman’ comes a…

Prague and Alfons Mucha’s grandson end dispute over Slav Epic

In a momentous turn of events, the City of Prague and the descendants of the renowned Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha have successfully reached an agreement regarding the ownership rights of Mucha’s celebrated masterpiece, the Slav Epic. This historic resolution marks a significant step towards preserving an invaluable piece of cultural and historical heritage, ensuring…

Discover art modern Mucha masterpieces at ‘eMotion in Seoul’

A multimedia exhibition on the life and work of Czech painter, graphic artist and designer Alfons Mucha will be held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) gallery in Seoul from July 22nd to October 30th. To Michal Dvorak, a 57-year-old Czech film composer, producer and musician, it is his mission to reinterpret “modernized” versions of…