Vienna Modern: Klimt, Schiele, and the Road to the End of the Century
I visited the “Vienna Modern: Klimt, Schiele, and the Road to the End of the Century” exhibition held at The National Art Center, Tokyo.
Vienna Modern: Klimt, Schiele, and the Road to the End of the Century
This exhibition goes back as far as the mid-18th century, spotlighting the historical background leading up to fin-de-siècle Viennese culture—including Biedermeier-era crafts that later influenced the Wiener Werkstätte, and the urban redevelopment plan that became the origin of Vienna’s development into an art city.
Beyond paintings and crafts, it comprehensively displays architecture, design, interiors, fashion, and graphic design, along with period photographs and documents and a video of Vienna’s urban transformation specially produced for the exhibition.
Works at the very start upon entering — Right: Martin van Meytens 《Maria Theresa (decorative painting on the frame: the young Joseph II)》 1744; Right: Heinrich Friedrich Füger 《Emperor Joseph II in Armor》 c. 1787-88
Gustav Klimt
As if in rivalry with the Klimt Exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, held at the same time, a total of 47 Gustav Klimt works were on display—satisfying in both quality and quantity.
Gustav Klimt 《Pallas Athene》 1898
Especially, the drawings are numerous, and I think you can encounter Klimt’s talent.
Gustav Klimt’s drawing seriesGustav Klimt 《Portrait of Emilie Flöge》 1902Installation viewGustav Klimt 《Love》 (original for ‘Allegories: New Series’ No.46) 1895
Egon Schiele
Egon Schiele’s works were also prepared across a wide range—from oils to drawings and lithographs. Schiele’s exhibited works numbered 22 in all.
Left: Egon Schiele 《Sunflower》 1909-10Egon Schiele 《Self-Portrait》 1911Egon Schiele 《Portrait of Ida Roessler》 1912Egon Schiele 《Portrait of the Art Critic Arthur Roessler》 1910Left: Egon Schiele 《Poster for the 49th Vienna Secession Exhibition》 1918
Oskar Kokoschka
The works of Oskar Kokoschka, which I’d looked forward to very much, numbered 17 in all.
Due to copyright, I couldn’t post images, but 《Poster for the Kunstschau Summer Theater program ‘Murderer, the Hope of Women’》 became the most memorable work among those exhibited.
Oskar Kokoschka’s lithograph series 《The Dreaming Boys》Oskar Kokoschka, Wiener Werkstätte postcards — lithographs
Note: *the Osaka showing will have 18 Klimt, 11 Schiele, and 8 Kokoschka works.
Various Exhibits
Beyond paintings, this exhibition entertains with many exhibits and display styles.
Left: Michael Powolny & Berthold Löffler 《Angular Vase》 c. 1911; Right: Koloman Moser 《Still Life with Cyclamen》 1907Left: Otto Wagner 《Chair for Mayor Karl Lueger》 1904; Right: Franz von Matsch 《Emperor Franz Joseph I in his Study at Schönbrunn Palace》Anton Grassi’s painted porcelain, c. 1760–1780 *produced: Vienna Porcelain ManufactoryInstallation viewInstallation viewLeft: Emilie Flöge’s dress (recreation); Right: Gustav Klimt’s smock, c. 1905A video work produced for this exhibition
Original Goods
At this exhibition’s “Vienna Modern Special Shop,” many original goods were sold.
In addition to the joy of viewing artworks, you should be able to savor the pleasure of shopping and of owning. Please also see the article below.
By viewing this together with “Klimt Exhibition: Vienna and Japan 1900,” held at the same time, I think it leads to a deeper viewing experience.
무척 기대했던 오스카어 코코슈카의 작품은 총 17점.
저작권 관계상 이미지는 게재할 수 없었지만, 《쿤스트샤우 여름 극장 연목 ‘살인자, 여인들의 희망’ 포스터》는 본 전시 출품작 중 가장 인상에 남는 작품이 되었습니다.
오스카어 코코슈카의 리토그래프 《꿈꾸는 소년들》 시리즈오스카어 코코슈카 빈 공방의 엽서〜리토그래프
또한, ※오사카展은 클림트 18점, 실레 11점, 코코슈카 8점입니다.
다양한 전시품
본 전시는 회화 작품 외에도 많은 전시품과 전시 스타일로 즐거움을 줍니다.
왼쪽: 미하엘 포볼니, 베르톨트 뢰플러 《각형 꽃병》 1911년경 오른쪽: 콜로만 모저 《시클라멘이 있는 정물》 1907년왼쪽: 오토 바그너 《카를 루에거 시장의 의자》 1904년 오른쪽: 프란츠 폰 마치 《쇤브룬 궁전 서재의 황제 프란츠 요제프 1세》안톤 그라시의 채색 자기 1760〜1780년경 ※제작: 빈 자기 공방전시 풍경전시 풍경왼쪽: 에밀리에 플뢰게의 드레스(재제작) 오른쪽: 구스타프 클림트의 스목 1905년경본 전시를 위해 제작된 영상 작품
오리지널 굿즈
본 전시의 「빈 모던展 특설 숍」에서는 수많은 오리지널 굿즈가 판매되고 있었습니다.
미술품을 보는 기쁨에 더해, 쇼핑하는 즐거움과 소유하는 즐거움을 맛볼 수 있을 것입니다. 아래 기사도 봐 주세요.
같은 시기에 개최되는 「클림트展 빈과 일본 1900」과 함께 관람함으로써, 보다 깊은 감상 체험으로 이어지리라 생각합니다.