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Online Mucha Exhibit

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Kelly Thorson
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Online Mucha Exhibit

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Being an avid Mucha fan, I was delighted to find this online exhibitof his works. The exhibit which will run from Oct 06 to September 07 will feature over 400 of his images, featuring a different theme every two weeks. The detailing in his panels is an amazing source of inspiration.
Enjoy....
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Thank you for the notice about Mucha. I was drawn to his art and art nouveau just before or at the same time I began delving into searching out french embossing. Both beckoned to me in a very familiar way that I have still not been able to pull up to the front of my brain. I don't believe in reincarnation, or previous lifetimes, but it surely feels as if it smacks at that.
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Great heads up and thanx. This took me back also. The "Zodiac"image was on an album cover from the 60's.... Naturally I bought it but the contents never lived up to the cover! Another aside is tomorrow I'll be installing a large(ish) sign with a rip of the "Lefevre Biscuits" piece.
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Thanks for the link. Great selections to remind us of his genius.
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I'm glad this link reached some that will enjoy it.
I was really surprised at how much work I hadn't seen...I thought I was a keen follower. :)
I've always wanted to do a series of his panels in murals.
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Post by cam bortz »

Thanks for the link, Kelly. I've been to Prague and seen the Mucha museum, which has a very comprehensive collection of his work. Mucha was a major influence on the American masters like Atkinson and Charles Strong, among others.
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Post by DAVE SMITH »

Thanks Kelly

The man was a genius! I like is work very much, my wife and I are going to Prague for 4 days in April I will be visiting the Mucha museum to see his work .
How long did you go out there for Cam? I'm Looking forward to it...
Dave
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