Secessions: Klimt, Stuck, Liebermann – Uncovering Modern Art Movements in Vienna

This exhibition at the Wien Museum explores the Secession movements in Vienna, Munich, and Berlin at the turn of the 20th century, focusing on the interconnectedness and influence between these art movements and their key figures, including Gustav Klimt, Franz von Stuck, and Max Liebermann. It showcases approximately 140 paintings, sculptures, and graphics from around 80 artists.

Marking a pivotal era in Western European art, the late 19th century witnessed the dawn of modernism, characterized by the Secession movements that broke away from perceived outdated artistic norms. This exhibition, a collaborative project between the Wien Museum and the Alte Nationalgalerie Berlin, delves into the artistic ruptures and new associations formed in Vienna, Munich, and Berlin. Key figures such as Gustav Klimt in Vienna, Franz von Stuck in Munich, and Max Liebermann in Berlin spearheaded these movements, which overlapped in time and personnel, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas. The exhibition, located in the special exhibition rooms on the 4th floor of the Wien Museum, presents a fresh perspective on these three Secessiones, emphasizing their often-overlooked commonalities, mutual influences, and the interconnectedness of their members. Featuring around 140 paintings, sculptures, and graphics from approximately 80 artists, the collection includes significant national and international masterpieces. Notably, the Berlin movement is highlighted as the only one that also exhibited works by women. The exhibition showcases rare thematic commonalities and provides insight into how these artists inspired each other and established new artistic communities.

Tickets are available online and on-site. Prices for special exhibitions are 12€ (normal) or 10€ (reduced). Visitors under 19 and those visiting on the first Sunday of the month receive free admission to special exhibitions on the upper floors. A 25% discount is available with the Vienna City Card for special exhibitions. A link to purchase tickets is provided, and the museum also offers free admission to its permanent exhibition at Karlsplatz and free entry to special exhibitions on the first Sunday of the month for all ages, and for those under 19, providing visitor with flexible admission options.