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Seeing Differently: A Guided Exhibition Tour Exploring Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele's Modernist Art

Delve into their contrasting styles and profound works, enhanced by computer-generated reliefs for a multisensory art experience.

This guided program, "Seeing Differently: Love, Death, and Life," offers an in-depth exploration of the profound artistic bond and shared themes between Modernist masters Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. Discover their distinctive styles and groundbreaking works. The tour utilizes innovative computer-generated reliefs, providing a detailed look at iconic pieces. Designed for multisensory engagement, this inclusive art experience is accessible for all visitors.

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Exhibition summary

This guided tour explores the artistic relationship and the shared themes of human existence between the leading Modernists Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. Using computer-generated reliefs, the tour delves into their contrasting styles and techniques while examining their controversial yet profound works.

Curatorial context

This program, titled 'Seeing Differently: Love, Death, and Life', offers an in-depth look at the profound friendship and artistic connections between Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, two towering figures of Modernism. Despite their stylistic differences, both artists grappled with the fundamental themes of human existence, pushing artistic boundaries and often eliciting controversy. The tour utilizes innovative, computer-generated reliefs of Klimt’s iconic “The Kiss” and Schiele’s “Family” to visually articulate the intricate artistic dialogue between these pioneering painters, examining their works down to the finest details. Designed as an inclusive art experience, this tour particularly focuses on multisensory engagement, making it accessible and enriching for sighted, visually impaired, and blind visitors alike. Seating accommodation is provided, and the tour operates with a minimum of two participants, including an assistant if needed. Silent Systems are employed to enhance the auditory experience during the tour, ensuring a focused and immersive engagement with the art and its themes.

Admission and ticket notes

This page functions as an appointment request for the tour, rather than a direct booking. Visitors are directed to inquire via email at [email protected] or to fill out a form for appointment confirmation. Ticket prices include admission to the museum. The processing of appointment requests may take up to 14 business days. Specific prices are listed for 'Assistenzperson' (€0.00) and 'Erwachsene KUV-Gruppen' (€8.00), both for the inclusive program per person.

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Belvedere
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Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele
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