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The Art and Life of Hilma af Klint


  • Thames & Hudson
  • by Ylva Hillström. Illustrated by Karin Eklund
Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) began painting her abstract and highly symbolic images as early as 1906, long before Kandinsky and Malevich arrived at what is generally regarded as the birth of modern abstract art. She was heavily influenced by spiritual ideologies and claimed that she painted on instruction from the spirit world, for the future. Until recently overlooked by art historians, she is now lauded around the world, and will be the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern in 2023.

ISBN 9780500653173 | EN | HB
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Publisher Thames & Hudson
ISBN 9780500653173
Author(s) by Ylva Hillström. Illustrated by Karin Eklund
Publication date November 2022
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 280 x 210 mm
Illustrations throughout col.ill.
Pages 64
Language(s) English ed.
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Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) began painting her abstract and highly symbolic images as early as 1906, long before Kandinsky and Malevich arrived at what is generally regarded as the birth of modern abstract art. She was heavily influenced by spiritual ideologies and claimed that she painted on instruction from the spirit world, for the future. Until recently overlooked by art historians, she is now lauded around the world, and will be the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern in 2023.

This book is not only about Hilma af Klint’s art, but also about the magic that surrounded her. Brimming with quality reproductions of the artist’s work and with illustrations by Karin Eklund, it will appeal to all children wanting to learn more about the thrilling life and work of this groundbreaking artist.