{"id":134900,"date":"2026-07-24T18:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T18:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/134900\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T18:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T18:00:30","slug":"lego-reimagines-gustav-klimts-the-kiss-as-a-stunning-4000-piece-3d-art-set-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/134900\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGO Reimagines Gustav Klimt\u2019s The Kiss as a Stunning 4,000-Piece 3D Art Set"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the world\u2019s most celebrated paintings, Gustav Klimt\u2019s The Kiss<\/a>, can now be viewed in your own home. The trailblazing work is being celebrated by LEGO via a 4,000-piece set<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Just as The Kiss features golden spirals and interweaving geometric shapes to create its dramatic composition, the LEGO<\/a> version also incorporates layered textures and specially decorated pieces. The set transforms The Kiss into a 3D stacking structure, layering bricks on top of one another so that certain elements of the painting stand out.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the design process, Milan Madge, master model designer at the LEGO Group, says, \u201cRecreating Klimt\u2019s The Kiss in LEGO brick form was a unique creative challenge, requiring us to capture its rich textures, golden tones, and intricate detail while honoring the original masterpiece. By combining golden LEGO elements with specially decorated pieces, we were able to recreate the artwork\u2019s distinctive shades and textures in a building experience that celebrates its extraordinary beauty.\u201d<\/p>\n

The set was designed in partnership with the Belvedere Museum in Vienna. Established in 1781, the Belvedere is one of the first public museums in the world. It houses the world\u2019s largest Gustav Klimt collection, including The Kiss, as well as masterpieces by Egon Schiele<\/a> and Claude Monet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LEGO\u2019s partnership with the museum marks an exciting collaboration between high art and the toy company, bringing fine art into a more mature, display-worthy format that can be featured on the walls of your home. Stephanie Auer, curator of 19th- and 20th-century art at the Belvedere Museum, says, \u201cWorking as a curator for the adaptation of Klimt\u2019s The Kiss into a LEGO Art set was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Together with Milan Madge, we had extensive discussions about Gustav Klimt\u2019s symbolism, ornamentation, and artistic techniques, as well as how these could be represented using LEGO bricks. Distinctive features such as the flatness and composition were carefully translated into LEGO bricks\u2014always with the goal of staying true to the spirit of the original work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Contrary to popular belief, LEGO hasn\u2019t always been considered a children\u2019s brand. Founded in 1932 by Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Kristiansen, the company originally manufactured functional wooden household items and children\u2019s pull-along toys. In the 1940s, LEGO shifted to plastic and developed the iconic interlocking brick system, which it patented in 1958 and remains the foundation of the brand today.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a fun afternoon project or a striking piece to display in your home, the LEGO Art The Kiss set is a creative way to bring one of art history\u2019s most iconic works into your everyday space. The set will be released on August 1, 2026, and can be purchased<\/a> on the LEGO website for $299.99.\u00a0<\/p>\n

LEGO is bringing Gustav Klimt\u2019s iconic The Kiss into homes with a new 4,000-piece LEGO Art set.<\/p>\n

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The set transforms The Kiss into a 3D stacking structure, layering bricks on top of one another so that certain elements of the painting stand out.<\/p>\n

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The set was designed in partnership with the Belvedere Museum in Vienna.<\/p>\n

\"Lego\"Lego<\/p>\n

The collaboration brings fine art into a more mature, display-worthy format that can be featured on the walls of your home.<\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re looking for a fun afternoon project or a striking piece to display in your home, the LEGO Art The Kiss set is a creative way to bring one of art history\u2019s most iconic works into your everyday space.<\/p>\n

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All images via LEGO.
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