Designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich, the building features a white, Jugendstil structure topped by a cupola constructed from 2, gilded iron laurel leaves.
The architect was one of the founding members of the Secession. Locals affectionately call the 8. Second, you have the artistic connections. And many other pieces of art by famous names of the time.
Although Klimt soon parted company with the Secession, the organisation continued until its forced closure under the Nazis. It re-formed under a slightly different full name in and is still going strong today, hosting contemporary art exhibitions in the galleries within the Secession building. Quite what you see inside depends, as always, on the current artists or themes on show. Before you reach the Frieze, an antechamber gives you a brief history of the Secession building in English , including blueprints, a model and design sketches.
The Secession building is right next to Karlsplatz, a major subway station, so is well connected to the public transport system. The U1, U2, and U4 subway lines all stop there.
