The Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna (), 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. 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 chief architect was Raimondo D'Aronco who modelled his pavilions on those of Joseph Maria Olbrich in Darmstadt.

Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna

Numerous interiors were on display, including "A Lady's Writing Room" designed by Frances MacDonald and Herbert MacNair of the Glasgow School.

Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna

See also

Turin International (1911) The International Expo of Sport (1955) Expo 61 List of world's fairs

Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna

References

1902 in Italy

Art Nouveau exhibitions

World's fairs in Turin

Italian design

Art Nouveau architecture in Italy

Buildings and structures completed in 1902

1902 festivals

20th century in Turin