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The Norblin Company Exhibition: Tracing Industrial Design and Art Nouveau Evolution

Discover exceptional functional and decorative objects from the 19th century through the interwar period.

The 'Nie tylko secesja w wyrobach firmy Norblin, Br. Buch i T. Werner' exhibition offers a detailed look into nearly two centuries of industrial design. It highlights the company's significant contributions and the evolution of applied art trends. Visitors can explore unique functional and decorative objects that reflect stylistic transformations from the 19th century to the interwar period, including the rise of Art Nouveau in Polish craftsmanship.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the beauty and richness of industrial design from the Norblin, Br. Buch, and T. Werner company. It presents unique functional and decorative objects reflecting stylistic changes from the 19th century through the interwar period, illustrating the evolution of applied art trends.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Nie tylko secesja w wyrobach firmy Norblin, Br. Buch i T. Werner' delves into the nearly 200-year history of the company founded by Wincenty Norblin, highlighting its significant contributions to industrial design. It displays unique functional and decorative items that mirror the stylistic transformations occurring from the 19th century up to the interwar period, offering insight into how trends in applied art evolved over almost two centuries. The narrative emphasizes the impact of increased travel on the adoption of new ideas and formal innovations from Europe, which were then developed by Polish artists and manufacturers. The exhibition contrasts the long-standing historical and academic styles with the rise of Art Nouveau (Secession), which drew inspiration from nature, evident in the fluid lines and floral motifs found in furniture, glassware, ceramics, stone, and metalwork. The text elaborates on how the silversmithing industry adapted to these changes, with metal's plasticity lending itself to designs inspired by nature, featuring irises, bindweed, and wildflowers, alongside flowing lines and female forms characteristic of the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Visitors can see these desirable objects, sought after by both contemporary consumers and collectors, at this special exhibition.

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The exhibition is accessible to visitors. Further details on admission and ticketing would typically be found on the museum's general information pages or via booking links, as specific pricing or booking requirements are not detailed here for this particular exhibition entry.

Nie tylko secesja w wyrobach firmy Norblin, Br. Buch i T. Werner key exhibition facts

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Venue
Norblin Factory Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Dec 18, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Joanna Paprocka-Gajek, Renata Pieniek. Objects loaned by private collectors: Tomasz Gapiński, Piotr Gulczyński, Sebastian Królak, and Kamil Zawadzki.
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