Walk this way Oct 17, 2009
The focus is the Golden Square area, a virtual open air museum of world renowned Art Nouveau architects such as Gaudi, Montaner, and Cadafalch. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ask Mick LaSalle: 'Julie,' ' Strange Days' Aug 31, 2009
"Last Year at Marienbad" is a visually meticulous, one-of-a-kind film that, with its combination of Art Nouveau interiors and modern dress, conveys the sense of a mentality and way of life utterly obliterated by the two world wars. I believe that the film is about being dead, about people either in hell or in some awful limbo, condemned to mingle at a formal ball forever. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Rough diamond Aug 27, 2009
The houses of Kolmanskop may lie desolate and deserted, the relentless wind blowing sand through doorways and ripping shutters from window-frames, but some of the magnificent Art Nouveau homes built by wealthy diamond barons still stand proud in the citys streets today. The most famous of these is Goerke Haus, which sits regally on Am Diamantberg Street. (iAfrica.com)
Jazzing it up at 60 (1) Aug 24, 2009
The South Euclid couple s musical experience and ties to a network of jazz musicians, combined with Debora s experience as a caterer, propelled the Lynns to buy a vintage neighborhood bar in pristine condition, complete with blood-red hardwood floors and a 1938 classic art nouveau bar. The Lynns found an investor, and within three weeks of taking title of the building, Jazz 28 opened its doors at 2800 Clinton Ave.. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Visit Barcelona's Vicky Cristina Mo... Jul 7, 2009
Barcelona s iconic Modernista (Art Nouveau) buildings capture the imagination even of travelers who have no particular interest in architecture, and Woody Allen chose five of the highlights, four by Antoni Gaudi and all of them among Barcelona s nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Fam;lia Here American girls, Vicky and Cristina, take pictures of the Nativity fa;ade. (Suite101.com)
From a low-key start, plinking marvellous music Jul 5, 2009
The title comes from Kats-Chernin's love of Vienna, its music and - oddly - its commercial exploitation of the Art Nouveau paintings of its favourite son Gustav Klimt. Kats-Chernin was inspired by the kitsch reproduction of Klimt's gold-dominated designs on everything from bedwear to umbrellas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
UNESCO names 16 World Heritage sites, removes Dresden Jun 29, 2009
The Belgian house's architecture "marked a turning point in Art Nouveau," it said. Others in Europe included The Tower of Hercules in Spain, La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle watchmaking towns in Switzerland and Slovakia's Levoca, with a historic town centre. (Yahoo! Asia News)
UNESCO adds more European sites to heritage list Jun 28, 2009
Also added to the list was the Stoclet House in the Belgian capital Brussels, designed by Austrian architect Joseph Hoffmann, whose "austere geometry marked a turning point in Art Nouveau.". The Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains in eastern France, where brine has been extracted since at least the Middle Ages, was added to the World Heritage List as an extension to the site of the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senan. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Pfeiffer at her peak Jun 27, 2009
A lot of beauty will soon be leaving the world forever - elaborate horse-drawn coaches, hats and dresses with layers of fabric, and Art Nouveau architecture - but for now, it's flourishing. In a similar way, Lea, too, is in her last great flowering and will soon be leaving her youth. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Jews hope to reclaim their architectural legacy in Eastern Europe Jun 26, 2009
But it's the thousands of derelict cemeteries and synagogues familiar to any off-the-beaten path traveler in Central and Eastern Europe that are the most visible remnant of the region's once-thriving Jewish life, from the 16th-century fortress synagogues of Ukraine and wooden synagogues of Lithuania, to the Moorish, Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau styles of Central Europe. Those not bulldozed were allowed to erode, or defiled as everything from warehouses and wine factories to discos... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Beyond the limits Jun 25, 2009
From its colorful Old Town square to sumptuous Art Nouveau facades, Prague offers plenty to see and do. But if you're willing to leave the city and explore the nearby Bohemian countryside, you'll be rewarded with extraordinary scenery, moving sights, and one bone-chilling church. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wining and dining in Vienna Jun 16, 2009
Make it a point to stop by Demel, the ultimate Viennese chocolate shop, filled with Art Nouveau boxes of choco-dreams come true: "Kandierte Veilchen" (candied violet petals), "Katzenzungen" (cats' tongues), and much more. An impressive cancan of cakes is displayed to tempt you into springing for the 10-euro cake-and-coffee deal (point to the cake you want). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Meanings Behind Easter Symbols in A... May 30, 2009
In this painting of the (1886) by British artist Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, a very art nouveau scene of the tomb shows Mary Magdalene discovering a haloed Jesus with angels. Here's another alternative of the same theme of the by Russian artist Alexander Ivanov painted from 1834 to 1836. (Suite101.com)
Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony C... May 30, 2009
Its updated neoclassical design features art nouveau, Viennese-styled light fixtures and marble from around the world. Marble floors in the east and west towers reveal a pattern based on the Michaelangelo-designed Capitoline Hill piazza. (Suite101.com)
A Spirited Summer May 24, 2009
Though the florid bottle evokes Art Nouveau Paris, it's actually a relatively new product. "We like the bottle because it's a cool, crazy bottle on the bar -- very turn-of-the-century," says James' chef-owner Bryan Calvert, who serves a St.-Germain-based cocktail called the St. Anne, named for his great-grandmother. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Which Portugal is right for you? May 22, 2009
A rugged Moorish castle tops the skyline, and the streets are lined with baroque churches and Gaud;esque art nouveau buildings ... Highlights include intricate Roman jewelry, opulent Moorish carpets and tapestries, paintings by Rembrandt and Van Dyck, and an extensive collection of Ren; Lalique's art nouveau glassware. (CNN -- Travel)
Europes all-purpose peninsula May 19, 2009
About two thirds of the hotel was renovated in 2002, but in the original art nouveau structure, the rates are lowermy room has sea views through a porthole window, just the kind of character I prefer. At Restaurant Pavel, the sound of gentle waves drowns out the clink of cutlery, and the waiters guide my choices to local specialties like grilled sole and appetizer platters of salami, tart sheep's cheese, and kraski prsut, Istria's more rustic, tougher cousin to prosciutto. (MSNBC -- Travel)
NYC museum's dreamlike exhibition engages visitors May 18, 2009
Over 30 years, the world's premier dealer of museum-quality Tiffany lamps and glass, Daum and Gall glass, art nouveau and deco furniture, objects, bronzes, ceramics, Mucha, antique jewelry. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Museum offers everything but the kitchen sink May 10, 2009
There are no kitchen sinks to be found, but coffee makers, a vegetable peeler and Tupperware all make an appearance, as do Art Nouveau antiques, cardboard furniture, designer shoes and a poster of Barack Obama. With 400 eclectic items on display, the exhibition looks and even smells a bit like a thrift shop but in a good way. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Aspire Auctions May Pre-Auction Highlights May 8, 2009
Also, there are two rare Loetz Art Nouveau table lamps, both estimated $2,000. 00-$4,000. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wild, but civilized May 2, 2009
And then there is the stunning faade of the legendary Teatro Petruzzelli, a gorgeous art nouveau opera house. The theatre has been closed since a fire in 1991 and, according to the locals, it remains only partly restored because of a murky legal dispute between the owners and the city. (Globe and Mail)
Philadelphia exhibit shows Hollywood illustrations Apr 17, 2009
"He was drawing on influences from the past that were timeless. He was influenced by Art Nouveau, Klimt, Mucha, and Walt Disney," said professor Mark Tocchet, the head of the school's illustration department. "He found a way to assimilate it all into his art.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
MSA art students' display work Apr 14, 2009
He is recognized as the father of the art nouveau style. Hamilton has received a scholarship to the Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Czech capital, Prague is the city to check out ! Apr 4, 2009
Even the shortest bridge over the 00004000 Vltava, the 170m Czech Bridge is an Art Nouveau masterpiece. Continued. (India Times)
Woody Harrelson, Salman Rushdie, Madonna Mar 28, 2009
It was created by the architect Hector Guimard, who is considered the most prominent representative of the French Art Nouveau movement. He produced more than 140 M. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Country profile: Czech Republic Mar 25, 2009
Today, tourists flock to savour Czech architectural treasures which include some of the finest Baroque, Art Nouveau and Cubist buildings on the continent. The hot springs of Karlovy Vary and other spas are an attraction to many. (BBC News -- Europe)
The chic side of St. Louis Mar 20, 2009
Miriam Coffey: Hand-loomed knitwear in organic, sustainable fabrics and yarns; for fans of Art Nouveau, with a modern bent. E-mail: miriam coffey@gmail. (CNN -- Travel)
Cosmopolitan Riga: Paris of the Baltics Mar 7, 2009
Although its urban center dates to medieval times, the city is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of the Baltics" because of its Art Nouveau architecture, built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These streetscapes in the city's historic center earned Riga designation as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. "Riga has the finest collection of art nouveau buildings in Europe," the UNESCO citation says. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Explore Prague, the capital of Czech Republic Mar 7, 2009
Even the shortest bridge over the Vltava, the 170m Czech Bridge is an Art Nouveau masterpiece. Given that Vaclav Havel, the first non Communist (and last) president of undivided Czecholovakia, and then first president of the Czech Republic too, is a playwright and author, how could I not visit Czech bookstores. (India Times)
THE FLYING FELINE Mar 2, 2009
Years ago I inherited a gorgeous art nouveau shallow etched-glass bowl from my grandmother, and displayed it proudly on my coffee table ... Then Grandma's gorgeous art nouveau bowl succumbed to the laws of gravity and dropped out from under him. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Christie's YSL Auction Raises $477 Million; Chinese Bronzes Sell in Paris Feb 26, 2009
six-session sale in the Art Nouveau exhibition hall of Pariss raised a combined 374. 4 million euros with fees ($477 million), beating estimates of 200 million euros to 300 million euros. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Beauty and the brain, women use more than men Feb 25, 2009
AFP/File Visitors look at a painting of Czech Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha during the opening of the Alfons. WASHINGTON Beauty is in the brain of the beholder. (Yahoo News)
Fashion revolution Feb 21, 2009
Many do not possess any formal training in design, but instead do mundane jobs before returning home to get cracking on the next big thing, which could be anything from wearable art nouveau trinkets to crafty fixtures for the home. To them, its about rebelling against conventions and building an empire from scratch. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Long-time resident reflects on the old, quiet Menteng Feb 20, 2009
There were seven different types of houses built in Meteng - class 1 to class 7 - which were designed adopting several different styles, including Art Nouveau, Amsterdam, De' Stijl, traditional Indonesian, and Dutch Bungalow. Class 1 to 3 houses were built for European residents or high-rank officials, and class 4 to 7 were for local government officials. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
A Tiffany collection you can get your hands on Feb 19, 2009
Acentury has passed since the Paris World's Fair of 1900 when Peter Carl Faberg, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Ren Lalique introduced their decorative objects to a world enthralled by Art Nouveau ... Schneider is just totally in love with Art Nouveau decorative art, and his shop on California Street and Fifth Avenue is a museum of the period ... He slowly became enthralled with the natural themes and femininity of the Art Nouveau motifs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Congressional Junkets Defended as Work-Based Feb 17, 2009
The group stayed at the five-star Grand Hotel Amrath, a historic art nouveau hotel and wellness spa. The nonprofit group's board of directors includes lobbyists from UAL Corp., Corp. and Corp., according to a list supplied by spokesman Trent Duffy. (Wall Street Journal)
