Brief information:
- Where is the Secession? Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Vienna
- What is the Secession? In art, Secession refers to the turning away of a group of artists from an art movement that is no longer considered contemporary. In colloquial language, the Vienna Secession building is called Secession for short.
- What is there to see? The Beethoven Frieze by Gustav Klimt and changing exhibitions.
- When is it open? Here you can find all Opening hours
- How much is the entrance fee? Here are all Ticket prices. With the Lower Austria Card the one-off admission is free.
The Vienna Secession – A milestone in art history
The most famous work of the Secession is undoubtedly the exhibition house on Vienna Naschmarkt, which is still preserved in its original splendour. Even from afar, the radiant golden dome The facade of the building is decorated with a golden laurel wreath and the inscription “To each time its art – to each art its freedom” This inscription represents the maxim of the Vienna Secession to break away from traditional art forms and to break new ground.
The association of visual artists, the Vienna Secession, founded in 1897, is the world's oldest independent and expressly exhibition house dedicated to contemporary artThe focus was on promoting contemporary art, independent of traditional conventions and prevailing opinion.
The famous artist Gustav Klimt was one of the founding members and had a decisive influence on the aesthetics of the Vienna Secession. His paintings are now world-famous and are among the most important works of Art Nouveau. The art of the Secession was characterized by flowing forms, ornamentally decorated surfaces and a penchant for abstraction.
The Vienna Secession was a milestone in art history and influenced many generations of artists after it. Even today, its works can be admired in numerous museums and exhibitions and inspire artists all over the world.
Today, regular exhibitions by national and international artists. You can find a detailed list of current exhibitions and events on the Secession's official website.
The Beethoven Frieze is one of Gustav Klimt's major works and is considered one of the highlights of Viennese Art Nouveau.
What else is there to see in the area?
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