Today in History: Simplicissimus first published in 1896 120 years ago today, the first edition of the satirical magazine "Simplicissimus" was issued. The weekly publication was created by publisher Albert Langen (1869-1909) and graphic artist Thomas Heine (1867-1948) and quickly…
126 years ago today, the French cabaret Moulin Rouge opened its doors on the Boulevard Clichy in the Montmartre district of Paris. The venue was famous for its modern can-can dance performances and soon became the center of the Parisian…
Today in History: 155th Birthday of Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860 - 1939) The talented Czech Art Nouveau poster artist, illustrator and designer was born on this day in 1860. Mucha initially worked as a theatrical scene painter in Vienna…
Happy Birthday, Eugene Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) The acclaimed Swiss decorative poster artist would turn 170 years old if he were still alive today. Grasset studied drawing and architecture and worked as a painter and sculptor before…