Opening 9 May 2026 at Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum, National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design.

The exhibition From the Collection: Art Nouveau highlights some of the most beautiful objects from the collection of the National Museum of Decorative Arts and design. Here, a rich selection of furniture, ceramics, glass, and textiles showcases the breadth of the Art Nouveau style — with its organic forms and innovative aesthetic — as it flourished at the turn of the 20th century.

Visitors will also gain insight into how influences from Japan — particularly in form, ornamentation, and material sensibility — shaped the work of European artists and craftspeople. This dialogue between Eastern and Western aesthetics helped define a new visual direction that came to influence decorative arts, architecture, and design across Europe.

From the Collection: Art Nouveau offers an intimate experience of craftsmanship, beauty, and international artistic currents that continue to inspire designers today.