Leopold Museum

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

Klimt’s 150th anniversary celebrated with 9 exhibitions

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Golden year for Klimt on 150th anniversary In honour of Klimt’ 150th anniversary, Vienna’s biggest museums — led by the Belvedere, the Albertina and the Leopold Museum— are proposing no less than nine exhibits during the course of the year, all promising new insights into the artist’s life. To celebrate Klimt’s 150th birthday, the Belvedere … Read more