[Preview] "René Lalique Exhibition" to be held at the National Museum of Art, Craft and Design from March 20th: The splendid world of French decorative arts continuing from Gallé and Daum to Lalique
The National Museum of Art, Craft and Design will host the "René Lalique Exhibition" starting March 20th, showcasing French decorative arts.Summary
The National Museum of Art, Craft and Design will hold the "René Lalique Exhibition — The Splendid World of French Decorative Arts Continuing from Gallé and Daum—" from March 20 to June 14, 2026. Centered on the works of René Lalique (1860-1945), who excelled in both jewelry and glass, the exhibition features approximately 120 pieces illustrating the glamorous world of French decorative arts reflecting the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. The exhibition is structured in three chapters, tracing the lineage from earlier masters like Émile Gallé and the Daum brothers, through Lalique's transition from jewelry to glass, and culminating in his Art Deco expressions. A key focus is on Lalique pieces from the Iuchi Collection, newly entrusted to the museum, with special lighting design intended to maximize the beauty of the glass and its interaction with light.
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