Gustav Klimt works

This item appears on page 75 of the February 2012 issue.

The exhibit “Gustav Klimt: Up Close and Personal” is being held in Vienna, Feb. 24-Aug. 27, 2012, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the painter (1862-1918).

In addition to his major work, “Death and Life,” the exhibit will feature photographs, paintings, more than 100 drawings and hundreds of postcards plus letters Klimt sent to friends and family.

Leopold Museum (Museums­platz 1, A-1070 Vienna, Austria; phone 0043 1 52570). €11 (near $14) adult, €8 retiree. Open 10-6 Wed., Fri. & Sat.-Mon., 10-9 Thurs. (closed Tues.).