{"id":3804,"date":"2023-11-08T12:43:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T11:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/?p=3804"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:07:15","slug":"edward-w-godwin-and-oscar-wilde-dandies-decadence-modernism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/exhibition\/edward-w-godwin-and-oscar-wilde-dandies-decadence-modernism\/","title":{"rendered":"Edward W. Godwin and Oscar Wilde. Dandies Decadence Modernism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The exhibition is dedicated to two outstanding protagonists of the Aesthetic Movement<\/em>, whose cult of beauty provided a significant impulse for the emergence of modern design. Based on the exemplary connection between art, design, and lifestyle cultivated by Godwin and Wilde, the show highlights the aesthetic and social foundations of a movement that remained influential beyond the 19th century and had a decisive impact on the development of design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edward William Godwin (1833\u20131886) was one of the most radical and influential designers in Victorian England. The writer Oscar Wilde (1854\u20131900) was a close friend of Godwin. As an iconic figure of Victorian England, he shaped the spirit of his era between dandyism and decadence. Godwin and Wilde were kindred spirits whose artistic work reflected a broad education and an extraordinary thirst for knowledge. Both aimed for an aesthetic permeation of daily life and its transmutation into art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A catalog for the exhibition will be published by Wienand Verlag. Supported by Ernst von Siemens Kunststiftung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media partners: Wall GmbH, radio3, Dinamix, tip, The Berliner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curators: Dr. Tobias Hoffmann, Fabian Reifferscheidt M.A., Theresa Augustin M.A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibition design: Katleen Arthen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advertising motif: Edward W. Godwin (William Watt, London) Buffet, 1867, Collection Ludewig, Photo: Martin Adam, Berlin and Napoleon Sarony, Oscar Wilde, 1882, \u00a9 Public Domain Mark \/ oscarwilde.us, Design: Gerwin Schmidt, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n

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Program for the Exhibition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Opening of the Exhibition<\/strong>
Wed, Apr 1, 6 PM, free entry, no registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Public Tours<\/strong> (plus museum admission)<\/em>
Every Saturday at 3 PM, no registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public art tour on April 11th has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Curator Tour<\/strong>
Mon, April 13, 6 PM \u2013 Live tour on Instagram @broehan_museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch it here <\/a>now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Public Tour for Berlin Design Week 2026<\/strong> (plus museum admission)<\/em>
Fri, May 29, 4 PM, no registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free \u201cFamily Sundays\u201d<\/strong>
Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 11 AM, for children (ages 5\u201312) and their families, 90 min.
Registration required: vermittlung@broehan-museum.de<\/a>, Tel: +49 30 32690625<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Festival<\/strong>
Fri, Jun 12, from 6 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long Night of Museums<\/strong>
Sat, Aug 29, from 6 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Wednesday<\/strong>
Reduced entry every first Wednesday of the month<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookable Group Tours<\/strong>
We offer tailored tours for our exhibitions \u2013 from group tours and curator-led tours to exclusive evening tours.
Duration: 60 min, Prices: \u20ac80 \/ \u20ac120 \/ \u20ac200 (plus museum admission)<\/em>
More info and registration: www.broehan-museum.de\/vermittlung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support the Br\u00f6han Museum<\/strong>
Every contribution helps us realize high-quality exhibitions, expand our educational programs, and carry out restorations.
More info on donations: https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/spende\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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