Gosta Adrian-Nilsson
1884–1965 · Swedish · 5 artworks
CubismSymbolismGeometric abstractionSymbolic imageryBold color palettesDepiction of male figuresIntegration of text and image
artist bio
Gösta Adrian-Nilsson, often abbreviated GAN, was a Swedish artist who played a vital role in introducing early modernist styles, particularly Cubism and Symbolism, to Sweden. He explored themes of masculinity, sexuality, and urban life through a unique blend of geometric abstraction and symbolic representation.
related: Frida Kahlo
