Hilma af Klint

artist bio

Hilma af Klint was a Swedish artist and mystic whose abstract paintings predate the work of Kandinsky and Mondrian. She created a body of work that explored spiritual and philosophical ideas, often working in secrecy and leaving instructions that her paintings not be shown until 20 years after her death.

what you'll learn

Studying Hilma af Klint's work allows students to explore the connection between art and spirituality, and to understand the early development of abstract art beyond the mainstream narrative. Her work also provides a unique perspective on the role of women in art history.