Viktor Oliva

Viktor Oliva (1861–1928) was one of the leading figures on the Czech art scene, particularly in the 1880s and 1890s. His creative focus lay in drawing and applied graphic art – alongside book and magazine illustrations and designs for book bindings and posters, he also made his mark as editor of the art section of the journal Zlatá Praha. This display presents a small selection from Oliva’s rich graphic oeuvre, where a fluid hand meets Art Nouveau stylisation.

Venue: 4th floor of the Trade Fair Palace as a part of the exhibition 1796–1918: Art of the Long Century

Curator: Markéta Vondrová