In this episode of Articulated, Youki uncovers how the Nazi regime manipulated the legacy of Gustav Klimt—an artist whose shimmering gold and radical modernism stood in direct opposition to fascist ideology. From censorship and rebranding to the erasure of Jewish patrons and the theft of Klimt’s most iconic works, this episode traces how the Nazis rewrote Klimt’s image to fit their propaganda machine. A story of art, power, and the dangerous politics of cultural manipulation.

Images credits go to their respective artists/photographers.