Vienna walks #46: The Secession by Rumple2
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The "Association of Visual Artists Vienna Secession" was founded 1897 under the leadership of Gustav Klimt and 19 other modern artists in Vienna. They all fought against conservative art movements and created a new style, the "Art Nouveau" (Jugendstil).
The Secession members commissioned the hardly 30-year-old architect Joseph Maria Olbrich, who was at the time a member of Otto Wagner's atelier, to design their own exhibition-building, which was to become a key work of the Viennese Art Nouveau.
The cornerstone was laid on 28 April 1898 within the framework of a small celebration. Only six months later, on 29 October 1898, the construction was complete.
On the front of the building is written their program in golden letters: "Der Zeit ihre Kunst. Der Kunst ihre Freiheit" ("For every time its art. For art its Freedom")
Thank you for walking with me through Vienna !
Comments (9)
a-blue--angel
a great image of a place I would like to visit for sure. I have a book about Klimt and saw a great xhibition of his works. Apart from the beauty of his art nouveau I admire him for his expressions (together with Schiele). Anyway; well balanced shot and I like the touch you gave it with the taxi-sign.
odie
Hi Kurt, I have been staring at the globe at the top, not quite sure what to make of it! lol. I like the feeling I get seeing the movement of people while this beautiful and historic building remains steadfast through time. :0)
Vraxor
Wonderful POV and presentation. The black background really give the building the full attention it deserves. Excellent!
luisamota
Kind of you to show this building, with your usual style.
sossy
must say, it is a visual artistic shot! beautiful capture of this impressive building! the light changes and mixed the color! and true words there written! thanks for the info!
cynlee
would luv to go in here as Klimt is one my favorite artist! but first i'll admire the front!! sigh, such a beautiful building of design!! well taken too! :]
herbstliebe
very nice clearly shot! thanks for informations.
francinechristophe
Impressive picture ! Well done...
Cosme..D..Churruca
OMG! Nearly missed this one, it was buried on my inbox from the date ! Love this building and this architecture so much ! Perfect night shot Kurt... Thanks !