“Jugendstil. Made in Munich”, starting on Oct 25th

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…

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In Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style – Cincinnati from June 28 to September 15

In Cincinnati visitors will experience more than 50 ensembles by Japanese, European and American designers including Coco Chanel, Christian Louboutin, John Galliano, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Rei Kawakubo, Iris van Herpen and Issey Miyake. Organized by the Kyoto Costume Institute in Japan and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, the exhibition features fashion…

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The World of Sarah Bernhardt, Osaka, Japan – until 3 March 2019

This exhibition in Osaka is the first tour in Japan presenting Sarah Bernhardt extensively. The exhibit rediscovers her art and glory and her social influence through contemporary works such as photographs, portraits, posters and Mucha, Lalique, Lautrec. Sara Bernhardt (1840 / 1844-1923), a great actress who captivated people in theater, arts and fashion from the…