Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna

1902 CE.

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The Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna (English: First International Exposition of Modern Decorative Arts), held in Turin, Italy in 1902 (opened 10 May), was a world arts exhibition that was important in spreading the popularity of Art Nouveau design, especially to Italy. Participating countries included Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Switzerland, England, Belgium, the Netherlands, Japan, and the USA. Its aim was explicitly modern: "Only original products that show a decisive tendency toward aesthetic renewal of form will be admitted. Neither mere imitations of past styles nor industrial products not inspired by an artistic sense will be accepted." The Turin fair stands out as the only world fair dedicated exclusively to a single artistic style and marks the pinnacle of Art Nouveau.

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