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Book Synopsis: New research and cultural context on the life and art of Hilma af KlintThe 2018 exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future, introduced the general public to the abstract mystical masterpieces of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint (1862–1944). Based on a seminar held at the Guggenheim Museum at the opening of this acclaimed exhibition, this volume compiles the insights of the seminar’s contributors alongside reproductions of works, archival photographs and images from af Klint’s journals.
Hilma af Klint: Visionary explores the social and spiritual movements that appeared at the turn of the 20th century, inspiring the pioneers of modernism and abstract art: Kandinsky, Mondrian, Malevich and af Klint. What was the zeitgeist that inspired such an eruption in abstract art? What were the conditions that created Hilma af Klint? Academics and experts Julia Voss, Tracey Bashkoff, Isaac Lubelsky, Linda Dalrymple Henderson and Marco Pasi each take a different approach. Voss analyzes af Klint's biography, pinpointing five important events in her life; Bashkoff presents her connection to Hilla Rebay and her plans for the building of a temple; Lubelsky traces the origins of theosophy in New York; Henderson examines the occult and science; and Pasi considers esotericism’s changing role in culture.
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Discover the mesmerizing abstract mystical masterpieces of Hilma af Klint with the groundbreaking book, "Hilma af Klint: Visionary". Delve into the life and art of this visionary Swedish painter through new research and cultural context, brought to you by the seminar contributors of the acclaimed exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Let the reproductions of her works, archival photographs, and images from af Klint's journals transport you to a world of abstract art like never before.
Witness the power of af Klint's creations and explore the social and spiritual movements that ignited modernism and abstract art. Inspired by the likes of Kandinsky, Mondrian, and Malevich, Hilma af Klint's art moves beyond conventional boundaries. Uncover the zeitgeist that fueled this artistic eruption and the conditions that shaped the enigmatic artist herself. With the expertise of academics and experts like Julia Voss, Tracey Bashkoff, Isaac Lubelsky, Linda Dalrymple Henderson, and Marco Pasi, gain unique perspectives on af Klint's life and the larger cultural context.
From analyzing af Klint's biography to examining her connection to Hilla Rebay and her visionary plans for a temple, "Hilma af Klint: Visionary" invites you to immerse yourself in an exploration of theosophy's origins in New York and the intriguing intersection of the occult and science. Unravel the mysteries of esotericism's ever-evolving role in culture and witness af Klint's art in a new light. This compelling book is a must-have for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking inspiration from the visionary world of abstract art.
Embark on a journey through art and spirituality with "Hilma af Klint: Visionary". Explore the extraordinary life and groundbreaking art of Hilma af Klint and gain new insights into the cultural movements that shaped the world of abstract art. Don't miss out on this opportunity to uncover the hidden dimensions of af Klint's masterpieces.
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