Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold art exhibition
As we approach the holidays, it truly is a season to be jolly, especially for those with a penchant for art. They’ve got multiple spots to swing by on their museum dates, such as the beloved World of Studio Ghibli and thought-provoking The Art Of Banksy: Without Limits exhibits.
Well, another one’s headed our way this December in not-so-sunny Singapore: Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold. Like its name suggests, it’ll be featuring the Austrian artist’s most famous gold-infused works, making them pretty backdrops to spruce up your IG feed with. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:
What is Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold?
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Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold is an art exhibition showcasing the works of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, who is known for his paintings, murals, sketches, and ornamental works of art which often feature prominent use of gold. Technology is also a big aspect of the exhibition, as visitors will be wowed by immersive projections and huge screens used for digital portraits.
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It’ll be up and running in Singapore from 6th December 2024 till June 2025 at Singapore Sports Hub Library in Kallang, from Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am-8pm. You can book your tickets via SISTIC, and admission starts from $33 for adults and $23 for children, students, and seniors. Entry is free for kids below 2 years old.
However, if you snag your tickets by 30th November 2024, they’ll cost just $26 and $18 respectively, as part of the exhibition’s early bird promotions.
What to expect at Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold art exhibition?
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The exhibition consists of 7 rooms spanning 1,460sqm, each showcasing Klimt’s various masterpieces. Visitors will be able to not only view his works, but also learn more about the artist’s psyche and the meanings behind each painting.
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One artwork to keep an eye out for is Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, also known as The Lady in Gold. It’s the magnum opus of the artist’s golden phase, and is adorned with opulent gold leaves. Fun fact: the oil painting was stolen by the Nazis in 1941, and was eventually sold at a world record price of USD$135 million in 2006.
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The exhibit is also sprinkled with a dash of nature as well. Step into a room filled with projections of plants and flowers reflected off mirror-like walls, and manifest some huat at this particular golden tree for your next 4D and TOTO bets.
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Other photo spots include a stage set up in front of a glowing amber orb, decorated with orange tassels. As for mementos, you can snap a digital portrait at an AI-powered photo booth that will insert you into one of Glimt’s works, turning you into a literal work of art.
Swing by Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold art exhibition this December
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The Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold art exhibit is definitely best experienced in-person, so we won’t spoil too much of it here. But we’ve heard murmurs of a special VR experience to keep visitors on their toes, so look out for that on your visit too. The exhibit is here to stay till June 2025, so you’ve got plenty of time to head down to soak in all its glimmering glory.
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