JOURNAL ARTICLE

Long-term future of Alphonse Mucha's 'Slav Epic' uncertain.

  • Published In: Art Newspaper, 2025, v. 33, n. 382. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Unwin, Richard 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses ongoing efforts to secure a permanent exhibition space for Alphonse Mucha's "Slav Epic," a series of 20 monumental paintings depicting Slavic history. Currently, the paintings are on loan to a castle in Moravský Krumlov, with the loan extended until 2031, while plans to relocate them to a new space designed by Thomas Heatherwick in Prague's Savarin development are under consideration. However, legal disputes involving Mucha's family, particularly a lawsuit from his granddaughter Jarmila Mucha Plocková, complicate the situation, as she opposes the proposed underground location. The city of Prague is exploring various options for a long-term home for the Epic, emphasizing the need for a solution that honors Mucha's original vision for the artwork's display. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Art Newspaper. 2025/10, Vol. 33, Issue 382, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Visual Arts
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0960-6556
  • Accession Number:188340314
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