The opening of the Kunstschau in 1908
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In 1908 the building 'Kunstschau', Vienna was created
under the energy of Josef Hoffmann, Gustav Klimt,
Otto Prutscher, Koloman Moser and many others, to coincide
with the celebrations in Vienna for the sixtieth anniversary
of emperor Francis Joseph I’s reign – even though they
were not invited to take part in the official celebrations.
The wooden building and surrounding area, spread over
6,500 square was erected remarkably quickly in a few
months and included over 50 exhibition rooms, courtyards,
gardens, a café, and even a small cemetery.
Can you imagine anything on this scale now?
The artworks included in this exhibition include paintings
by Carl Moll, early works by Franz Kupka, and pieces by
Max Oppenheimer and many lesser known painters as
well as 'The Kiss' by Gustav Klimt. All in all the exhibition
brought together the work of 179 artists
Read more here: Tate Online & Luxury Traveler
'The Kiss' by Gustav Klimt
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In 1908 the building 'Kunstschau', Vienna was created
under the energy of Josef Hoffmann, Gustav Klimt,
Otto Prutscher, Koloman Moser and many others, to coincide
with the celebrations in Vienna for the sixtieth anniversary
of emperor Francis Joseph I’s reign – even though they
were not invited to take part in the official celebrations.
The wooden building and surrounding area, spread over
6,500 square was erected remarkably quickly in a few
months and included over 50 exhibition rooms, courtyards,
gardens, a café, and even a small cemetery.
Can you imagine anything on this scale now?
The artworks included in this exhibition include paintings
by Carl Moll, early works by Franz Kupka, and pieces by
Max Oppenheimer and many lesser known painters as
well as 'The Kiss' by Gustav Klimt. All in all the exhibition
brought together the work of 179 artists
Read more here: Tate Online & Luxury Traveler
'The Kiss' by Gustav Klimt
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Exterior view of the hall on the Schwarzenbergplatz,
designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956), where the
Kunstschau Wien 1908 was held
linkdesigned by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956), where the
Kunstschau Wien 1908 was held
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Armchair by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956).
Designed for the Kohn bentwood furniture
company in 1905, this striking seat was
displayed at the firm’s showrooms during
the 1908 Vienna Kunstschau exhibition
linkDesigned for the Kohn bentwood furniture
company in 1905, this striking seat was
displayed at the firm’s showrooms during
the 1908 Vienna Kunstschau exhibition
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