Paris

Autour du Chat Noir, arts et plaisirs à Montmartre 1880-1910
Dates:13/09/2012-02/06/2013
Le musée de Montmartre présente du 13 septembre au 13 janvier 2013 une exposition unique sur l’un des lieux mythiques de Montmartre, le cabaret du Chat Noir. L’exposition évoquera l’atmosphère littéraire, artistique et musicale du Chat Noir, fondé en 1881, au travers de plus de 200 œuvres d’Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, Edouard Vuillard, Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, Adolphe Willette, des Nabis et des Symbolistes, une reconstitution du théâtre d’ombres et des accompagnements musicaux (Bruant, Yvette Guilbert). Sans oublier le divertissement et la bohème artistique montmartroise représentés par le cirque Fernando, le Moulin Rouge et le Bal Tabarin.

Barcelona

Barcelona to host the first Art Nouveau international congress
Dates:26/06/2013-29/06/2013
The first international congress fully devoted to the Art Nouveau style will be held in Barcelona from 26 to 29 June 2013. This congress, an activity of the Art Nouveau European Route association, is organised by the Barcelona City Council on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Art Nouveau magazine coupDefouet. This scientific encounter will draw together professionals in art history, architecture, the applied and decorative arts, and heritage management, as well as art lovers in general, to explore future trends and challenges in Art Nouveau heritage in a context of transnational exchange. The Scientific Committee is coordinated by the University of Barcelona Art department in the supervision of the content to be presented at the Congress within the established theme strands. During this congress will be tackled how the suburbs were also creation centres, images and ideas diffusers and concrete cases from the European continent will be presented, which will bring new experiences and resources for the researchers, organisations and the public in general. The sessions of the coupDefouet International Congress will take place at the University and also at Antoni Gaudí’s famous Casa Milà-La Pedrera building. Exclusive cultural activities and heritage visits will also be offered to attendees. Special discount on registration before 16 March 2013!

Barcelona

Between lights : Lamps and artefacts of illumination with style
Dates:01/01/2050-01/01/2999
“There is no light so domestic as nocturnal light, nor space so private as that which is tenderly illuminated by lamps”, with these words the architect Luis Fernandez-Galiano introduced one of the areas of an exhibition on interior spaces referring to nocturnal lights. It is to say that the private space is recognized by nocturnal lighting, which, according to the moment, is the flame of a candle that trembles or the lampshades which project conical incandescent forms as if they were domestic lighthouses. Light transfigures that which it touches and the variety of lamps is not as important as the variety of lights. Thus, light sources determine a particular atmosphere. To write about a type of artefact which is so familiar as lamps seems to lead to a reflection on their appearance and function, which have varied over time. By way of introduction we will sketch out a few considerations, that are in no way intended as a history, nor a stylistic sequence. In fact, we want to offer you some ingredients with which to reflect and which could be useful for future in-depth study on the fascinating history of human light. 15 euros

BRUXELLES

Brunfaut’s, Progressive Architecture
Dates:08/02/2013-09/06/2013
L’exposition Brunfaut’s, Progressive Architecture, poursuit en 2013 le cycle des thématiques liées à l’architecture Belge de la période moderniste. Le modernisme ludique s’intéressait aux recherches purement formelles, Architectonic illustrait, par l’emploi du béton, le potentiel de l'architecture sociale du XXéme siècle. Willy Vander Meeren, lui, soulevait les questions de l’implication slocial de l’architecte et de son engagment politique (au travers la réalisation exemplaire de logements sociaux à Evere, notamment). Les Brunfaut sont des architectes progressistes, ouvertement engagés politiquement et acteurs majeurs de leur époque. Fernand (1886-1972) en tant que politicien, Gaston (1894-1974) en tant que critique et théoricien et Maxime (1909-2003) en tant que praticien, ont marqué Bruxelles et la Belgique de leurs empreintes militantes. En socialistes convaincus, ils s’intéressèrent, durant un siècle, via l’architecture, l’urbanisme et l'action politique, à l'amélioration du cadre de vies des travailleurs La prévoyance sociale, le Vooruit à Gand, le siège du Peuple, l'hôpital Bordet, le Sanatorium de Tombeek … sont autant d’exemples de l’implication des architectes dans l’action sociale. Exposition temporaire sur trois niveaux/ Sphère des expositions temporaires (niveaux 3, 4 & 5)

Brussels

Brussels 1900 - Art nouveau - ARAU
Dates:08/06/2013-08/06/2013
"Over the last 30 years, this coach tour has proved the most popular and well-known of ARAU’s tours. The tour helps participants to understand the place of Art nouveau in Brussels, its origins, its technical and stylistic characteristics, and the personalities of its most well-known architects. The tour travels through several districts of the city to show participants beautiful Art nouveau facades, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour also offers the chance to visit extraordinary Art nouveau interiors, including some not normally open to the public. Each tour includes at least two interiors from the following list, subject to availability: Victor Horta’s Van Eetvelde house, Jules Brunfaut’s Hannon house, Henri Jacobs’ Schaerbeek School No.1, Victor Horta’s Waucquez store (now the Belgian Strip Cartoon Centre), Paul Hamesse’s Cohn-Donnay house (now De Ultieme Hallucinatie bar-restaurant). " EN- length: 3 hours, bus - 17 euros

Brussels

Brussels 1900 - Art nouveau - ARAU
Dates:22/06/2013-22/06/2013
"Over the last 30 years, this coach tour has proved the most popular and well-known of ARAU’s tours. The tour helps participants to understand the place of Art nouveau in Brussels, its origins, its technical and stylistic characteristics, and the personalities of its most well-known architects. The tour travels through several districts of the city to show participants beautiful Art nouveau facades, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour also offers the chance to visit extraordinary Art nouveau interiors, including some not normally open to the public. Each tour includes at least two interiors from the following list, subject to availability: Victor Horta’s Van Eetvelde house, Jules Brunfaut’s Hannon house, Henri Jacobs’ Schaerbeek School No.1, Victor Horta’s Waucquez store (now the Belgian Strip Cartoon Centre), Paul Hamesse’s Cohn-Donnay house (now De Ultieme Hallucinatie bar-restaurant). " EN - length: 3 hours, bus - 17 euros

Brussels

Brussels 1900 - Art nouveau - ARAU
Dates:06/07/2013-06/07/2013
"Over the last 30 years, this coach tour has proved the most popular and well-known of ARAU’s tours. The tour helps participants to understand the place of Art nouveau in Brussels, its origins, its technical and stylistic characteristics, and the personalities of its most well-known architects. The tour travels through several districts of the city to show participants beautiful Art nouveau facades, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour also offers the chance to visit extraordinary Art nouveau interiors, including some not normally open to the public. Each tour includes at least two interiors from the following list, subject to availability: Victor Horta’s Van Eetvelde house, Jules Brunfaut’s Hannon house, Henri Jacobs’ Schaerbeek School No.1, Victor Horta’s Waucquez store (now the Belgian Strip Cartoon Centre), Paul Hamesse’s Cohn-Donnay house (now De Ultieme Hallucinatie bar-restaurant). " EN - length: 3 hours, bus - 17 euros