Austrian Embassy hosts Gustav Klimt digital art exhibition at Beijing Fun

Editor's Note: As a pioneer of the Vienna Secession art movement and a central figure in European symbolism, Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) transformed traditional narrative painting into a sensual, decorative and deeply personal language. This exhibition showcases 23 authorized prints alongside AI-powered exhibits and interactive installations.

From iconic masterpieces like "The Kiss" and "Judith I" to the lesser-known "Lady with a Fan," the show invites visitors to immerse themselves in Klimt's golden aesthetic, rich with Byzantine influence, natural motifs and emotional intensity. The exhibition also features a room-scale recreation of the "Beethoven Frieze" and an interactive AI-generated portrait system, enabling visitors to create and take home their own Klimt-style digital portraits.

Held in the historic and newly revitalized Beijing Fun complex, the exhibition bridges time, space and culture — recasting Klimt's works as both global icons and intimate reflections of beauty, desire and the eternal feminine.

The entrance to "The Golden Age: Gustav Klimt Digital Art Exhibition" at Beijing Fun, July 28, 2025. The exhibition integrates modern design with cultural heritage, creating a fitting stage for Klimt's timeless legacy. [Photo by Liu Ziying/China.org.cn]