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Re-discovering Prague: A deep dive into art nouveau

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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Alphonse Mucha: master of the Belle Époque poster movement

After crafting iconic posters for the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt, Alphonse Mucha, hailed as one of the foremost figures of the Art Nouveau movement, captivated Europe with his elegant artworks in soft tones. His creations featured alluring women surrounded by lush and exquisite natural landscapes. Nevertheless, upon returning to his native Czechoslovakia, he faced persecution…

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Prague To Welcome a W Hotel in an Art Nouveau building

Prague is soon to welcome the highly anticipated addition of a W Hotel! While the exact opening date remains a mystery, the anticipation is palpable as the city eagerly awaits this new landmark. Nestled within an awe-inspiring building, currently undergoing meticulous restoration, the transformation is nothing short of spectacular. Located in the heart of the…

Jewel of Art Nouveau in Prague, the Fanta building opens to the public

It is one of the most remarkable buildings in the Czech Republic in the Art Nouveau style: located within the Central Station, the impressive Fanta building reopened this weekend after several years of renovation work. The history of Prague’s most important railway station, located near Wenceslas Square, dates back to the 19th century: it was…

Alphonse Mucha’s 20 Slav Epic artworks exhibited from tomorrow in Prague and Brno

Two weeks ago we confirmed that Alphonse Mucha’s Slav Epic collection had finally found a permanent home in Prague. From 2021 the 20 artworks will be exhibited permanently inside Lapidarium, a 19th-century Art Nouveau building that has been abandoned for decades. Click HERE to read the news we published. All 20 Slav Epic canvases will be presented from…

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…