Get immersed into the world of the artist best known for The Kiss at Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold, a new exhibition where you can experience the works of the Austrian painter.
The Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold exhibition in Singapore is being held at the Sports Hub Library. Spanning two floors and 500 square metres, the exhibition makes use of technology and interactive features to present the artist and his works.
Gustav Klimt: Who Was He?
Born in Baumgarten, near Vienna, Gustav Klimt lived from 1862 to 1918 and was one of the founders of the Vienna Succession, an art movement considered a variation of Art Nouveau.
He became famous as a “painter of women”, with the female form being the subject of many of his artworks. This should give you a heads up of what to expect at an exhibition of his works.
Klimt found success in his Golden Phase from 1901 to 1909. These have become a hallmark of his paintings with gold incorporated into the painting’s compositions.
One of best known works is The Kiss, an oil-on-canvas painting with added gold leaf that was created around 1907 and 1908. The depicts a couple in an embrace, covered in elaborately decorated gold robes.
The Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold Exhibition in Singapore
The Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold exhibition provides a look at the artist’s works through the use of painting and digital art.
There are a total of seven rooms at Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold exhibition. Each room aims to showcase different aspects of Klimt’s Golden Phase.
The Artist’s Works
Starting on the second floor, there is timeline that outlines Klimt’s life and times.
After stepping through an archway, you will find yourself in a room filled with replicas of his paintings.
Take note that Klimt loved to paint the female form and many of his paintings feature nudity.
360° Projection Room
The exhibition also features a 360° projection room that provide greater insight into his life and works. You can view the projections from a balcony on the second floor or head downstairs for another view.
Virtual Reality Room
To be immersed even deeper into Klimt’s world, head over to the Virtual Reality room. This section of the exhibition allows you to don a VR headset that takes you deeper into the layers and symbolism of his work.
Thoughts on Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold
The entire Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold experience isn’t very large.
Personally, we found that the exhibition could be stronger in terms of the storytelling aspects. To us, many of the rooms provided vignettes of the artist rather than a compelling narrative.
Strangely, we ended at a cafe area and were left wondering if we had missed something. However, it turned out to be the end of the exhibition and we had to exit out via a back doorway, leaving us a little bewildered.
Where: 4 Stadium Walk, Sports Hub Library, #01-80, Singapore 397697
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm; closed on Mondays.
Website: Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold
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