Secession. XVIII. Exhibition
1903
Gustav Klimt designed this towering poster for the 18th Vienna Secession exhibition in 1903, acting as a visual manifesto for artistic rebellion. At the top, a stark, mask-like face of Pallas Athena stares out with intense, geometric simplicity, serving as the guardian of this new art movement. The typography below is a masterpiece of design, with tall, spindly letters that look like they grew out of the page. The text 'Ver Sacrum' at the bottom references the group's magazine, meaning 'Sacred Spring,' which perfectly captures their desire to bloom anew away from conservative traditions.
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