LEGO® ART: Gustav Klimt – The Kiss [31221]

LEGO has just unveiled its largest Art masterpiece yet, and it is an absolute stunning interpretation of one of the world's most romantic and iconic paintings.

Before we dive into the bricks, let’s talk about the master behind the canvas.

Who Was Gustav Klimt?

Gustav Klimt was an Austrian modernist painter who became the leading figure of the Vienna Secession movement at the turn of the last century. Known for his radical, decorative style, Klimt wasn't afraid to break traditional art rules.

His most famous era—known as the Golden Phase—was heavily inspired by Byzantine mosaics he saw during a trip to Ravenna, Italy. He began incorporating actual gold leaf into his oil paintings, creating shimmering, luxurious textures that captured emotion and beauty like nothing else before it.

The Story Behind The Kiss

Painted between 1907 and 1908 at the high point of his Golden Phase, The Kiss depicts a couple wrapped in a passionate, intimate embrace on the edge of a flower-filled meadow.

Look closely at the clothing: the man is adorned in bold, geometric black and white rectangles, while the woman is enveloped in soft, flowing colourful circles and floral patterns. It’s a perfect visual contrast of masculine and feminine energy, completely surrounded by a shimmering backdrop of gold. The original masterpiece hangs proudly in the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, drawing millions of visitors every year.

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Bringing the Gold to the Grid: LEGO Art Gustav Klimt – The Kiss (31221)

Now, LEGO is letting us bring that museum magic right into our own living rooms. Created in direct collaboration with the Belvedere Museum, this stunning 3D wall art uses creative parts usage to capture Klimt's intricate textures.

Instead of oil and gold leaf, we get to build with decorated circles, spirals, exposed studs, vibrant flowers, and shiny gold metallic bricks to recreate the iconic couple. It even features a brick-built version of Klimt’s actual signature!

Here is a quick look at the stats for this massive new build:

Detail	Specification
Release Date	Insiders Early Access: 1st August 2026 Genral release: 4th August 2026
Set Number	31221
Piece Count	4,000 pieces — the largest LEGO Art set to date!
Price	AUD499.99
Dimensions	Over 60 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 4 cm deep
Display Ready	Includes a built-in hanging mechanism and a stylish brick frame
Bonus Content	Features a QR code to listen to a curated soundtrack/podcast about Klimt's inspiration while you build

Whether you want a deeply relaxing, immersive build for yourself or the ultimate gift for an art fan, this set is going to look amazing on the wall. We can't wait to see this one built in person!

What do you think of this gold-scaled masterpiece? Will you be adding it to your display queue?

Head over to LEGO.com for the full set details.