A new museum dedicated to the famous Czech Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha is set to open in Prague at the end of February. Visitors to the newly renovated Savarin Palace will not only learn more about the artist’s life but also discover previously unpublished works. The exhibition will highlight Mucha’s unique connection to the city.
From 24 February, visitors to the Savarin Palace on Na Příkopě will be able to explore the life and works of Alfons Mucha, including some of his previously unpublished pieces. The painter’s great-grandson, Marcus Mucha, spoke at a press conference last week about the new exhibition, which aims to position Prague as the city of Alfons Mucha.
“As a family, we are very proud to present the works of Alfons Mucha here in one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Prague,” said Marcus Mucha, director of the Mucha Foundation and great-grandson of the famous artist.
According to Mucha, tourists who visit Prague often focus on the city’s rich history, beautiful architecture, and its world-renowned beer, but less so on the art. “If we want to see Klimt, we go to Vienna. If we want to see Picasso, we go to Paris. Mucha is unique to Prague, and I hope this exhibition will serve as an answer to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam,” explained the foundation’s director.
The Savarin Palace, once a casino, is in the final stages of renovation. The building and exhibition will be open to the public from 24 February 2025.
Alfons Maria Mucha was born on 24 July 1860 in Eibenschütz, Moravia, the son of a court usher. He is one of the most celebrated figures of Art Nouveau. One of his greatest works is the Slavic Epic, a series of 20 monumental paintings depicting scenes from the history of the Czech people and other Slavic nations. This extraordinary cycle by Mucha can be viewed at the castle in Moravský Krumlov.
