Ver Sacrum brought back to life!
Ver Sacrum, the official journal of the Vienna Secession, is being brought back to life in a restored English edition. Continue reading for more information on the project. Continue reading
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The cladding of Art Nouveau buildings
The Cladding of Art Nouveau Buildings Theory, history practice of architectural covering materials. This is my summary of the second international symposium organised within the Creative Europe project “Art Nouveau as a New EUtopia” (2024–2027). Continue reading
Nieuwe Kunst – and how Nature reclaimed the ‘Urban Jungle’
Nieuwe Kunst - and how Nature reclaimed the ‘Urban Jungle’ The nineteenth century is characterized by industrialization, mechanization, and mass production. By industrial pollution in overcrowded cities and dilapidation. But also by unprecedented economic growth, drastic changes in art education, and a renewed interest in nature. Around 1890, time was ripe for… a new art. Want to learn more?…
Introducing Art Nouveau Associations
Even if you are only a little bit like me, you love to share your passion for Art Nouveau. You Continue reading
Backhausen Upholstery Designs at Jacob & Josef Kohn
Normally, I don't re-blog articles from other blogs. But today, I would like to make an exception. My dear fellow blogger Julio Vives Chillida has just posted a rather interesting article about the collaboration between bentwood furniture manufacturers Jacob Josef Kohn, and the famous Viennese fabric mill Joh. Backhausen Söhne. Continue to learn more about that wonderful collaboration... Continue…
Call for Papers: The Cladding of Art Nouveau Buildings
Call for Papers: The Cladding of Art Nouveau Buildings. The Réseau Art Nouveau Network (RANN) is inviting applications from architectural historians and art historians, architects and engineers, craftsmen and restorers, who specialize in for instance ceramics, hydraulic cement tiles, terrazzo or metlachi and are able to contribute to the theory, history, and practice of architectural covering…
Brussels Art Fair 2026: Discover Art Nouveau Treasures
Last Friday, I got an exclusive first look at the 2026 Brussels Art Fair, and I went on a hunt for hidden Art Nouveau treasures. Curious about what I uncovered? Continue reading
Radical Harmony
Last week, I traveled all the way from Rotterdam to London to see the exhibition 'Radical Harmony' at the National Gallery. Some of the most impressive Neo-Impressionist works of Georges Seurat, Paul Signac, Vincent van Gogh and many more acclaimed artists are now – until the 8th of February 2026 – under one roof. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see those pivotal Neo-Impressionist artworks…
International Conference “Art Nouveau Diversities in Regional Context”
On 23 24 October 2025, a highly interesting conference took place in Riga, Latvia. The topic of this international conference was Art Nouveau Diversities in Regional Context. Unfortunately I could not attend the event, but thanks to the wonderful people in Riga, we can watch the entire conference. More details about the event in this post. Continue reading
MUTEK – a New Museum of Applied Art in Haarlem
A new museum has opened in Haarlem s iconic Art Nouveau railway station. MUTEK, Museum voor Toegepaste Europese Kunst (Museum for Continue reading