KLIMT AND THE KISS – Exhibition on Screen Series – Wed Feb 14, 1:30pm
The 2024 Exhibition on Screen Series at The Park Debuts with

KLIMT AND THE KISS (2023 Film)

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The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the world’s most recognized and reproduced paintings. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality, and dazzling materials ever since it was created. But just what lies behind the appeal of the painting- and just who was the artist who created it? Delving into the details of real gold, decorative designs, symbolism, and simmering erotica, a close study of the painting takes us to the remarkable turn of the century Vienna when a new world was battling with the old. Klimt was a titan of the Art Nouveau movement, creating decadent new worlds that merged tender sensuality, ancient mythology, and radical modernity. Discover the scandalous life and the rich tapestry of extraordinary influences behind one of the world’s favorite paintings.

Dir: Ali Ray Running Time: 1hr 30min Tickets $15