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At the turn of the 20th century, a time marked by rapid scientific advancements, technological innovations, and significant societal shifts, a group of visionary young artists in Munich embarked on a mission to revolutionize art and reform everyday life. The movement they created, known as Jugendstil—the German variant of Art Nouveau—sought to break away from…
As you pedal along the grand Avenue de Tervuren in Brussels, the striking silhouette of the Palais Stoclet is impossible to overlook. This impressive modernist mansion, clad in gleaming white marble, boasts a sleek tower that is crowned with four nude statues. It stands out as a monument to both artistic innovation and personal devotion,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
