Curated by art historian David J. Ranftl (MA), Munich
The new exhibition shows numerous exhibits from the world of fans around 1900. The exhibition runs until the end of 2022.
https://www.faechermuseum.de/ (in German)
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Between Rococo and Art Nouveau
A Gentle Breeze – Fans from 1900 to Today, 16th July to 8th October 2022
at The Norris Museum, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire
A partnership between the Norris Museum and The Fan Circle International, this exhibition is in memory of the late Sue Angell, who lived near St. Ives and who was a volunteer at the museum for a number of years. Sue was a notable collector of fans and the exhibition is mainly derived from her collection. It focuses on fans made in the 20th century for advertising and includes a few outstanding 21st century designed fans.
L’Air du Temps – A History of Fans, 17th – 21st century
16th June – 20th November 2022, Musée d’Aquitaine, Bordeaux
Discover more than 600 pieces from the remarkable fan collection of Bordeaux collectors Jean Suire and Patrick Lorient, who have devoted much of their lives to gathering 2,000 fans.
Ivory Act 2018
A reminder that as from 6th June 2022 and in line with the Ivory Act 2018, trade in elephant ivory will be banned in the UK. For details of the ban and exemptions, see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dealing-in-items-containing-ivory-or-made-of-ivory
A Bouquet of Fans, 20th April – 20th August 2022
The Fan Museum, Greenwich, UK.
An exhibition celebrating flowers in all their beauty. See https://www.thefanmuseum.org.uk/