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The life and works of Alphonse Mucha (Ivančice, Moravia, Austrian Empire, 1860-Prague, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, 1939), the Czech painter and decorative artist internationally renowned for the creation of Art Nouveau, are brought together in this exhibition which looks at his key aspects.

The more than 200 pieces on display include paintings such as Self-Portrait (1899) or France Embraces Bohemia (1918), advertisements such as the poster for Gismonda (1894) or that of Sarah Bernhardt as Princess Lointaine (1896) or designs among which the study for By force towards freedom, with love towards unity! (1910-1911) and for The Age of Wisdom (1936-1938) stand out. In them, the images of seductive women are combined with models and innovative typographic designs. The journey is rounded off with decorative works, jewellery and sketches for the design of the Fouquet Boutique, which make up a global image of this great artist’s career.  

The exhibition will focus on the essential elements of his life and work: his cultural identity as a Czech and a Slav, as well as his love for his family and his native land.  

The extensive selection is on loan from the Mucha Trust, which has been working for years to increase awareness of this artist worldwide.  

The exhibition is organised and produced by Arthemisia in collaboration with the Mucha Trust and is curated by Tomoko Sato, curator of the Mucha Trust since 2007.
 

Image Credits:

The Precious Stones, 1900. © Mucha Trust

The Precious Stones: Amethyst, 1900. © Mucha Trust

Medée, 1898. © Mucha Trust

The Seasons: Summer, 1896. © Mucha Trust