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LEGO Releases 4,000‑Piece Klimt ‘The Kiss’ Art Set

Vienna’s Belvedere worked with LEGO to translate Klimt’s gilded ornamentation into a layered, metallic brick design that points to a push for larger museum‑backed display sets for adults.

The Kiss
Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss', Lego Art set number 31221
The Kiss, Lego Art
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Overview

  • The LEGO Group announced the Gustav Klimt — The Kiss (set 31221) this week, unveiling the product in partnership with Vienna’s Belvedere Museum.
  • The set contains 4,000 pieces, measures about 60 × 54 cm with a 4 cm depth, is recommended for ages 18+, and will cost $299.99 with LEGO Insiders early access on August 1 and general release on August 4.
  • Design choices include metallic gold elements, specially decorated pieces and raised textures, plus a layered, three‑dimensional build that stacks sections for depth and a built‑in hanging mechanism for wall display.
  • Belvedere curator Stephanie Auer worked directly with LEGO master model designer Milan Madge to adapt Klimt’s composition and ornamentation, and the company will publish a companion podcast with the pair on August 1.
  • Reaction online has been mixed with praise for the museum collaboration and technical ambition and criticism over aesthetics and the $299.99 price, a debate that reflects LEGO Art’s 2026 move toward bigger, premium sets aimed at adult collectors and display use.