Gustav Klimt: Painting, Design and Modern Life in Vienna 1900
May 30, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008
To celebrate 2008 as European Capital of Culture, Tate Liverpool is delighted to present the first comprehensive exhibition of Gustav Klimt鈥檚 work ever staged in the U.K. The exhibition focuses on the life and art of one of the world鈥檚 most influential and revered artists. It will explore Klimt鈥檚 role as the founder and leader of the Viennese Secession, a progressive group of artists and artisans. The work and philosophy of the Secession embraced art, architecture, fashion, dazzling decorative objects and furniture in the search for identity. Major painting and drawings from all the stages of Klimt鈥檚 career will be shown alongside the work of Josef Hoffmann, the architect and designer and a close friend of the artist. Supported by the Liverpool Culture Company as part of European Capital of Culture 2008.
To celebrate 2008 as European Capital of Culture, Tate Liverpool is delighted to present the first comprehensive exhibition of Gustav Klimt鈥檚 work ever staged in the U.K. The exhibition focuses on the life and art of one of the world鈥檚 most influential and revered artists. It will explore Klimt鈥檚 role as the founder and leader of the Viennese Secession, a progressive group of artists and artisans. The work and philosophy of the Secession embraced art, architecture, fashion, dazzling decorative objects and furniture in the search for identity. Major painting and drawings from all the stages of Klimt鈥檚 career will be shown alongside the work of Josef Hoffmann, the architect and designer and a close friend of the artist. Supported by the Liverpool Culture Company as part of European Capital of Culture 2008.
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Albert Dock Liverpool, UK L3 4BB
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