Samsung Partners With Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna To Bring Austrian Masterpieces to Samsung Art Store

▲ (From left) “Vienna Viewed from the Belvedere Palace” (1758/61) by Bernardo Bellotto the Elder on OLED TV, “Summer” (1563) by Giuseppe Arcimboldo on The Frame and “The Tower of Babel” (1563) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder on Micro RGB TV at Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Photo: Seniad Kasupovic

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna today announced a new partnership to bring 43 carefully selected masterpieces from the museum’s collection to Samsung Art Store.^[1]  Starting today, art enthusiasts worldwide will be able to access these iconic works in stunning 4K resolution exclusively on compatible Samsung TVs.^[2] 

“The Kunsthistorisches Museum is not merely an institution it’s a symbol of Austrian cultural identity and is our neighbour, our partner and our home,” said Dario Casari, President of Samsung Austria and Samsung Switzerland. “This partnership represents something truly special for Samsung Austria by combining these world-class cultural treasures with Samsung’s cutting-edge display technology. We’re creating a unique bridge between history and innovation, bringing Vienna’s artistic legacy to audiences around the globe.”

▲ (From left) “Vienna Viewed from the Belvedere Palace, known as “Canaletto View” (1758/61) by Bernardo Bellotto on OLED TV and “The Art of Painting” (1665-1668) by Johannes Vermeer on Micro RGB TV at Kunsthistorisches Museum. Photo: Seniad Kasupovic

Masterpieces From Bruegel to Vermeer Now Available Digitally

The Samsung Art Store collection features some of the most significant works from the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s painting gallery, including:

• Several paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, including the famous “The Tower of Babel”
• Johannes Vermeer’s “The Art of Painting”
• Gustav Klimt’s “Nuda Veritas”
• Canaletto and Bellotto’s iconic views of Venice and Vienna
• Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s “Summer”
• Works by Rubens, Velázquez, Caravaggio, Titian, Rembrandt and Raphael

Thanks to high-resolution digital rendering, viewers can appreciate the finest details of these extraordinary works. Bruegel’s “The Tower of Babel” reveals countless architectural and technical details, while Vermeer’s “The Art of Painting” impressively showcases the artist’s distinctive use of light and precision.

▲ “The Tower of Babel” (1563) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder on The Frame Pro.

Bringing World-Class Cultural Heritage Directly to the Home

With the Kunsthistorisches Museum joining the Samsung Art Store platform, Samsung continues to expand its premium portfolio of international cultural institutions. Existing collaborations with renowned museums such as the Louvre in Paris, the Prado Museum in Madrid, and the MUNCH Museum in Oslo already offer users access to unique art collections directly on their Samsung TVs.

Samsung Art Store offers a curated selection of thousands of international artworks displayed in native resolution with precise color calibration. Users can personalise their viewing experience by selecting artworks according to style, period or mood, transforming their living spaces into their own digital gallery.

“We are delighted to join Samsung Art Store and share our unparalleled collection with a global audience,” said Dr. Jonathan Fine, General Director of KHM-Museumsverband. “By making these masterpieces accessible to everyone, regardless of location, we can engage a wider public. This digital experience will fascinate viewers and inspire them to encounter the original artworks in person at our museum in Vienna, bridging the gap between digital accessibility and the irreplaceable experience of standing before the originals.”

▲ Back row, from left: Manuel Laporta Osante, Head of TV/AV – Samsung Austria, Verena Eisner, Deputy CFO – The Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Antonio Marques, Strategy Product Manager – Samsung Austria. Front row, from left: Paul Frey, General Manager – The Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Dario Casari, President – Samsung Austria and Samsung Switzerland.

[1] Samsung Art Store subscription required. Subscription fees apply. Artwork availability and collection contents are subject to change at any time without notice or user notification.

[2] Samsung Art Store is available on the following compatible Samsung TV models: 2026 Models: R95H, S99H, QN80H, QN70H, M80H, The Frame, The Frame Pro. 2025 Models: Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, The Frame, The Frame Pro, Q8F and Q7F.