Exhibition on Screen: Klimt and the Kiss12A

Directed by Ali Ray | UK | 2023 | 1h 29m

Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” stands as one of the world’s most iconic and widely reproduced paintings. Painted in Vienna circa 1908, this enigmatic portrayal of an unidentified entwined couple continues to enchant audiences with its mystique and sensuality. This richly detailed documentary offers an glimpse into the opulent Art Nouveau era in Vienna during the turn of the 20th century, as well as the scandalous life of the artist behind this timeless masterpiece.

Reviews

‘There is plenty to discover about the iconic, poster-friendly image as well as the artist’s influences and obsessions’
Andrew Pulver, The Guardian

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We showed Exhibition on Screen: Klimt and the Kiss between November 12, 2023 and November 15, 2023.

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