Glamour and geometry. Art Deco in illustration. Blackbox #17

The optimism of the 1920s gave birth to a revolutionary visual language that continues to shape our vision of modern elegance. At the Bröhan-Museum, a rare collection of advertising illustrations and contemporary magazines testifies to this radical aesthetic shift. Inspired by the angles of Cubism and the treasures of ancient Egypt, the works presented reveal how geometry invaded fashion, architecture, and furniture. This Berlin itinerary, visible from November 20, 2025 to April 26, 2026, highlights the transition from a post-war world to a sophisticated modernity. Far from being mere ornaments, these repetitive motifs and contrasting colors tell the story of a society fascinated by speed and progress. The institution offers here a precise look at the art of transforming everyday life into graphic art, paying homage to an elegance that hasn’t aged.