Journey into the Biedermeier Universe

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Journey into the Biedermeier Universe
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Gustav Klimt, Portrait of a Lady with Cape and Hat | Courtesy © The Albertina Museum, Vienna
Viennese Style: Biedermeier through Fin de Siècle
Opening date: Oct 4, 2025
Closing date: Dec 17, 2025
Schedule: Thu - Tue 10 am - 6 pm | Wen closed
Tickets: ¥ 1.200 | ¥ 700
Location: Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art
Address: Panasonic Tokyo Shiodome Bldg, 4th Floor, 1-5-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku
An exhibition exploring the evolution of Viennese design from the Biedermeier period to the end of the 19th century. Through a selection of artworks, furniture, and decorative objects, the exhibition highlights how the tastes and lifestyles of the Viennese bourgeoisie influenced applied arts and design.​ The Biedermeier period (1815-1848) is characterized by an aesthetic that emphasizes simplicity, functionality, and domestic intimacy. This style reflected the values of the emerging middle class, focusing on comfortable interiors and a sober yet elegant design. As the fin de siècle approached, Vienna became a hub of artistic innovation, giving rise to movements like the Vienna Secession, which sought to break away from academic traditions and embrace new forms of expression.​ The exhibition offers an overview of this transitional period, showcasing how Viennese design evolved while maintaining a balance between tradition and modernity.
Paolo Mastazza - © 2025 ARTE.it for Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo

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