Nelson-Atkins exhibition explores lasting influence of Alphonse Mucha

A stunning exhibition examining the graphic art of Alphonse Mucha opened at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City April 18. Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line features nearly 150 works showcasing the evolution of Mucha’s Art Nouveau style and how it was rediscovered by later artists. Organized by the Mucha Foundation, which is run by the artist’s descendants, the show features not only their extensive holdings of Mucha’s posters, drawings, and paintings, but a wide selection of album covers, manga illustrations, comic book covers, and other artworks inspired by him. The exhibition runs through Aug. 30. “Alphonse Mucha’s harmonious compositions and organic lines not only defined Art Nouveau, but transcended their time, shaping visual culture across continents and mediums—including Parisian theater posters, American