Mucha Museum

Why go

Come here to see how Mucha turned advertising and theatre posters into a recognizable Art Nouveau language. Original Paris-period works and designs for brands such as JOB and Moët & Chandon make the museum more specific than a general artist biography. This is the Panská 7 museum, distinct from the Mucha Foundation Art Museum at Savarin Palace.

What to look for

• Original posters from Mucha's Paris period show his graphic style at full scale.
• Commercial commissions reveal how Art Nouveau moved into everyday advertising.
• Works from the Ivan Lendl collection form part of the Panská exhibition.

The full story

Alfons Mucha was a Czech artist whose Paris posters made his work widely recognized in the 1890s. A commission for the actress Sarah Bernhardt helped bring his flowing figures and decorative lettering to the streets. He went on to make theatre posters, advertisements, illustrations and designs for objects and interiors. Look at the museum's commercial work as closely as its more famous posters: Mucha's style crossed the line between fine art and ordinary products. Its women framed by flowers and ornament are familiar now, but the posters were made to catch attention in a busy city. The Panská 7 exhibition lets you compare that visual language across clients and formats. Mucha later pursued other subjects, including the Slav Epic, yet this museum's strongest visitor focus is his poster and design work.

Useful to know

• Use Kaunický Palace, Panská 7, as your destination when mapping the visit.
• Check the Panská museum's own visitor information; Savarin Palace is a separate venue.

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