The Mapfre Foundation has opened an exhibition space in Barcelona in the Modernista Garriga Nogués building, formerly the headquarters of the Godia Foundation. This initiative by the Mapfre Foundation aims to increase the number of cultural options in the city with its plans to invest an annual amount of four million euros to be able to celebrate three to four exhibitions per year.

From 10 October 2015 to 10 January 2016, the Mapfre Foundation is presenting an exhibition entitled "The Triumph of Colour: Van Gogh to Matisse. From the Orsay and Orangerie Museum Collections". The show inaugurates an extensive programme of world-class exhibitions devoted to the beginnings of modernity in the visual arts and photography.

Casa Garriga Nogués is a Modernista building that was designed by the architect Enric Sagnier between 1899 and 1905. The mansion´s spectacular marble staircase, stained glass windows, mouldings, paintings and other major architectural elements bear witness to the lifestyles of the Catalan bourgeoisie in the 19th century. The building was restored and renovated in 2007 by the architect Jordi Garcés, who transformed it into a modern exhibition venue measuring some 2,700 m2.

For further information:  https://www.fundacionmapfre.org/fundacion/es_es/campana/sala-garriga-nogues/default.jsp

The Gallery Belvedere has digitalized the magazine Ver Sacrum and it is now available as researchable PDF files.

Ver Sacrum ("Sacret Spring" in Latin)! was the publication of the Vienna Secession. Featuring drawings and designs in the Secession Style and literary contributions from distinguished writers from across Europe, Ver Sacrum was devoted to the communication and dissemination of modern art.

Published between 1898 and 1903, Ver Sacrum appeared monthly, but from the third year, it was available twice monthly with a smaller print run.

For more information:

https://www.belvedere.at/en/forschung/online-ressourcen/ebooks-der-bibliothek