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The Nature of Art Nouveau PosterThe Nature of Art Nouveau is a travelling exhibition 2013-2015 organised by the Réseau Art Nouveau Network in the framework of the European project Art Nouveau & Ecology (2010-2015). Supported by the Culture 2007-2013 programme of the European Commission, the exhibition comprises two identical concurrent exhibitions.

The goal of the exhibition is to draw visitors into an original discovery of Art Nouveau and its relation with nature, showing the evolution of artistic work from the idea to final products in Art Nouveau style, thanks to a richly documented iconography.

The exhibition is divided into three sections:

– The Eye of an Era, which examines artistic fascination with nature, with scientific discoveries in botany, zoology, oceanography, with evolutionary theories and technical inventions of microscope, photography and cinema.

The Nature of Art Nouveau

– Natures Studio, which shows artistic experimentations with natural and artificial materials and new techniques to create new forms, inspired by nature: new line, ornaments and structures, patterns and symbols.

– Artificial Landscapes, which illustrate art nouveau interpretations of natural periods and elements – spring, earth, water, air, light, fire.

Gallé Vase Nuit Japonaise

Gallé Vase Nuit Japonaise

The exhibition gives the general public and Art Nouveau lovers the opportunity to understand the role of nature in art, especially during the Art Nouveau period. Children can enjoy the exhibition as well, thanks to an activity book.

Entrance to the exhibition is free.

Currently known Exhibition Schedule:

  • Helsinki (Finland) 5 October 2013 – 16 February 2014
  • Alesund (Norway) 22 March 2014 – 10 May 2014
  • Riga (Latvia) 10 June 2014 – 7 September 2014
  • Barcelona (Spain) 29 November 2014 – 28 February 2015
  • Ljubljana (Slovenia) 20 January 2015 – 19 April 2015
  • Subotica (Serbia) 14 May 2015 – 14 September 2015
  • Brussel (Belgium) 3 October 2013 – 1 December 2013
  • Nancy (France) 20 December 2013 – 13 April 2014
  • Terrassa (Spain) 9 May 2014 – 13 July 2014
  • Bad Nauheim (Germany) 12 September 2014 – 26 October 2014
  • Aveiro (Portugal) 1 December 2014 – 28 February 2015
  • Milano (Italy) 26 March 2015 – 24 April 2015
  • Havana (Cuba) 3 July 2015 – 31 July 2015

Please check my AGENDA pages for more updated information as this exhibition will continue to travel.

Source
Exhibition Catalogue (French / English)
Press Release
Réseau Art Nouveau Network
Video about the Exhibition