In the effervescence of the late 19th century, Art Nouveau also flourished in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland). Many buildings constructed in the early 20th century incorporated Art Nouveau elements. Curved forms of French or Belgian Art Nouveau meet the more geometric shapes inspired by German or Viennese Jugendstil: this is the Sapin or fir tree style.
Conceived in the context of the Art Nouveau year, « Daughters » proposes to create a dialogue between past and present by connecting female Art Nouveau artists and contemporary female artists practising the same mediums (textile, silk painting, sculpture, engraving, etc.). The aim is to present and promote these artists and observe how their shared practice creates a genuine link among them.