Gustav Klimt year

Gustav Klimt helped Vienna enjoy a record year for tourism

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Viennese tourism industry announces its best year ever. Gustav Klimt helped Vienna enjoy a record year for tourism in 2012 Thanks to the events marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of painter Gustav Klimt, a key figure of Vienna’s art scene, Vienna saw a record number of overnight stays in 2012 – in total, … Read more

Gustav Klimt Year 2012. World’s largest Klimt collection

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In 2012, the world celebrates Gustav Klimt (1862-1918). He was the speaker and organizer of the Jugendstil art movement and promoter of young, up-and-coming talent. He created some of the most famous Art Nouveau paintings worldwide and gave Vienna plenty of reasons to celebrate his 150th Birthday in 2012. The magnificent baroque palace complex of … Read more