“In Western Europe, people long only knew the posters Alfons Mucha created during his time in Paris. However, they were unaware of his oil paintings, which today form the main part of his artistic reputation,” explains Marcus. He adds that he saw the decision to devote himself to his great-grandfather’s legacy as a natural step, since he has always felt a strong connection to the Czech Republic, even though he lived abroad for a long time. “According to Alfons Mucha’s philosophy, we want people all over the world to be able to see his work. It was never meant to be the privilege of wealthy salons only but accessible to everyone,” says Marcus, emphasizing that this idea still guides the foundation.
Besides protecting the work, they also emphasize making it accessible—therefore, they open museums not only in Prague and other world capitals but also in villages and smaller towns significant to Mucha. The foundation also opened the Mucha Trail in Moravia. They organize thematic exhibitions inspired by his work and by topics important to him.
You will also learn about the concept behind the newly opened Mucha Museum in the Savarin Palace, where you can see unknown works by Mucha making their world premiere or, for example, the best selection of posters from Paris. The exhibition space in the Baroque Savarin Palace was designed by the world-renowned architect Eva Jiřičná.
What prompted Marcus Mucha to leave his film career and dedicate himself to the family legacy? How do people in different parts of the world perceive Alfons Mucha’s work? How does the Alfons Mucha Foundation operate?
Find the answers in our new podcast episode. You can also visit the newly opened Mucha Museum in Savarin Palace during Prague Art Week 25.
“In Western Europe, people long only knew the posters Alfons Mucha created during his time in Paris. However, they were unaware of his oil paintings, which today form the main part of his artistic reputation,” explains Marcus. He adds that he saw the decision to devote himself to his great-grandfather’s legacy as a natural step, since he has always felt a strong connection to the Czech Republic, even though he lived abroad for a long time. “According to Alfons Mucha’s philosophy, we want people all over the world to be able to see his work. It was never meant to be the privilege of wealthy salons only but accessible to everyone,” says Marcus, emphasizing that this idea still guides the foundation.
Besides protecting the work, they also emphasize making it accessible—therefore, they open museums not only in Prague and other world capitals but also in villages and smaller towns significant to Mucha. The foundation also opened the Mucha Trail in Moravia. They organize thematic exhibitions inspired by his work and by topics important to him.
You will also learn about the concept behind the newly opened Mucha Museum in the Savarin Palace, where you can see unknown works by Mucha making their world premiere or, for example, the best selection of posters from Paris. The exhibition space in the Baroque Savarin Palace was designed by the world-renowned architect Eva Jiřičná.
What prompted Marcus Mucha to leave his film career and dedicate himself to the family legacy? How do people in different parts of the world perceive Alfons Mucha’s work? How does the Alfons Mucha Foundation operate?
Find the answers in our new podcast episode. You can also visit the newly opened Mucha Museum in Savarin Palace during Prague Art Week 25.
