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Private tour in Vienna Julia A
Private themed tour of Gustav Klimt's art at the Belvedere with an art historian
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Join me - an art historian, curator and museum educator - on a fascinating journey through the world of art. My relentless 20-year quest revolves around one fundamental question: "What exactly does art offer its viewers?" In my search for answers, I've staged art projects in prestigious exhibition spaces and fascinating locations, from an abandoned factory to the most prestigious international art shows. While working in television, I delved into the collections of the world's most iconic museums. As a museum professional, I have meticulously studied museum practice at leading institutions in Europe and the USA. While my academic background includes a Master of Arts in Art History, my extensive experience has convinced me that art history alone offers a somewhat narrow perspective. This insight inspired the creation of the curated art tours in Vienna's art museums. These tours seamlessly combine stories of styles and artists with elements of anthropology, economics, evolutionary psychology and a touch of everyday life. I invite you to join me in exploring the world of art, where every museum visit becomes an enriching experience that adds a unique dimension to life! Master of Arts in Art History I am a museum guide and I do excursions in all museum collections, but not in the city. I meet all guests at the entrance to the museum, I do not pick up visitors from their hotels.
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Lean how The Kiss became a symbol of Viennese art
Overview of your Vienna tour
The National Gallery Belvedere has the most impressive collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt. No matter what aspect of his art interests you, you will find his portraits, landscapes, and the outstanding works of his "Golden Period" at the Belvedere. You will not only understand Klimt's style, but also see how the turn of the century is reflected in the work of this extraordinary artist.
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With advertisements all over Vienna luring viewers to the Belvedere at every turn to see "The Most Famous Kiss", on this tour you will understand what The Kiss is all about and decide for yourself whose arguments are more persuasive - art historians, marketers or viewers. We will trace Klimt's creative transformations from his early "Portrait of an Unknown Lady" to his unfinished "Bride," left in the studio when the artist was rushed to the hospital. Klimt has long been known as the portraitist of beautiful ladies, and we will see why scholars today believe that Klimt felt the desires of his models better than his contemporary Sigmund Freud understood the problems of his patients. On this tour we'll take an in-depth look at Klimt's work, surrounded by his peers and competitors, and see why this particular artist is so important to Vienna. If you not only want to see "The Kiss" but also find diverse meanings in Klimt's works, this tour of the Klimt collection in the Belvedere is for you.
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Type: Walking
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27 Prinz-Eugen-Straße, Wien, Wien, 1030, Austria
The meeting point is the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace (also called Upper Belvedere), the street address is Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna. I will be waiting for you on the right side of the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace (it is on your right if you look at it from the front, on your left if you turn your back to it). If you see a breathtaking view of Vienna, you have found the meeting point. If you see the palace but not the view of the city, please go to the entrance on the other side.
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