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“Eternally New: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha”, in Virginia from Oct. 19

The Taubman Museum of Art is excited to showcase the works of Alphonse Mucha, the visionary behind the Art Nouveau movement, in a new ticketed exhibition titled *”Eternally New: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha.” It will be on display from October 19th until March 16th. For all information on this exhibit click HERE. […]

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Villa Meirowsky shines anew after reconstruction

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Max Meirowsky, a Jewish entrepreneur, had the villa built in Lindenthal, a borough of the City of Cologne in Germany, between 1909 and 1911 as a private residence. The reliefs integrated into the facade on the garden side, with their blend of Art Nouveau ornaments and historicist elements, appear in renewed splendor. Köln: Max Meirowsky founded

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Galeries Lafayette flagship store is on Boulevard Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Galeries Lafayette: Celebrating 130 years in an art nouveau splendor

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The Art Nouveau dome of the iconic Parisian galleries transforms into the stage for an exclusive gastronomic celebration. Galeries Lafayette is poised to mark its 130th anniversary with an array of events and experiences as distinguished as the building itself. Among the most anticipated surprises is the breathtaking installation of a suspended dining table beneath

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Aveiro as Portugal’s Cultural Capital for 2024

Aveiro: Portugal’s Cultural Capital for 2024 (distinct from the European Capital of Culture)

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Two hours by train from Lisbon and 40 minutes from Porto in an Alfa Pendular is Aveiro, the city of moliceiros and ovos moles. This coastal town was one of the four Portuguese cities that competed to win the title of European Capital of Culture in 2027, but the winner was Évora. After the verdict

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Poster on Hector Guimard, architectures parisiennes exhibition.

Exposition “Hector Guimard, architectures parisiennes” in Paris from 20 Sept to 20 Dec.

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This year, Paris pays tribute to architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), a leading figure of Art Nouveau in France. In collaboration with the Cercle Guimard, the Archives de Paris are hosting an exhibition featuring original documents from their collections, including architectural plans, photographs, and more. The exhibition showcases Guimard’s Parisian career through a selection of buildings

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Re-discovering Prague: A deep dive into art nouveau

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Prague is often seen as a global hub for Art Nouveau, though it’s common for people to confuse it with the Secessionist style at first glance. A key way to distinguish Prague’s Art Nouveau architecture is by spotting the organic decorative elements that adorn the exteriors. You’ll often find motifs inspired by nature—trees, flowers, vines,

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Barcelona’s America’s Cup: Where World-Class Sailing Meets the Splendor of Art Nouveau

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The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup is not just a sporting event; it’s a grand stage that will catapult Barcelona into the global spotlight, showcasing the city’s unique blend of culture, commerce, and architectural splendor. As the prestigious regatta takes over the Mediterranean coast, visitors will have the opportunity to experience Barcelona in all its

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Beautiful marble relief depicting dozens of people, in a Brussels museum dedicated to the Congo and the influence it had.

The origins of art nouveau and Belgium’s colonial past: A complex intersection

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The rise of Art Nouveau in Belgium is inextricable from the concurrent exploitation of Congo, its people and its rich natural resources. Architecture is always rooted in a political, social, and economic context and visitors should know that most Brussels\’ most famous Art Nouveau structures were commissioned by individuals whose wealth was built on exploiting

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Sarah Bernhardt painting by Alphonse Mucha. He painted this poster for her.

Sarah Bernhardt, the great star of the French posters

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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,

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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

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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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