Ver Sacrum brought back to life!
Olga Harmsen
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
Olga Harmsen
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’
Olga Harmsen
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,...
Brussels Art Fair 2026: Discover Art Nouveau Treasures
Olga Harmsen
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 →
MUTEK – a New Museum of Applied Art in Haarlem
Olga Harmsen
A new museum has opened in Haarlem’s iconic Art Nouveau railway station. MUTEK, Museum voor Toegepaste Europese Kunst (Museum for …Continue reading →