Alphonse Mucha "The Art of the Soul and Ornamentation"

Tochigi City Art Museum

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Artists

Alfons Mucha

Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was an artist who represented the Art Nouveau style that became popular in Europe at the end of the 19th century. Born in what is now the Czech Republic, Mucha loved drawing from a young age and aspired to become an artist. He initially remained unknown when he moved to Germany and France. His breakthrough came when he created stage posters starring Sarah Bernhardt, and thereafter, he continued to produce glamorous and delicate works, primarily focusing on posters.

Despite achieving remarkable success, Mucha gradually felt a desire to leave behind major works for his Slavic people in his homeland. He returned to his independent homeland after raising funds in America.

This exhibition introduces Mucha's glamorous decorative art and the art that expresses the soul of the Slavic people, tracing his lifelong artistic career.

First period: April 3rd to May 19th
Second period: May 21st to June 9th

Schedule

Apr 3 (Wed) 2024-Jun 9 (Sun) 2024

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:30-17:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed on April 30 and May 7.

Fee

Adults, University and High School Students ¥800; Junior High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free.

Website

https://www.city.tochigi.lg.jp/site/museum-tcam/68129.html

Venue

Tochigi City Art Museum
https://www.city.tochigi.lg.jp/site/museum-tcam/

Location

7-26 Irifune-cho, Tochigi-chi, Tochigi 328-0016

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Access

16 minute walk from the North exit of Tochigi Station on the JR Ryomo and Nikko lines; From the North exit of Tochigi Station, take the Fureai bus (Western Loop) and get off at Fujinuma Saketen-mae. The venue is 1 minute walk from there.

Phone

0282-25-5300

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