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Once considered an outsider artist, after her show at the Guggenheim Museum was seen by more than half-a-mil-lion visitors, Hilma af Klint firmly established her place in art history. She has also been the subject of documenta-ry films and biographies. In 2013, Iris Müller-Westermann organized the first institutional exhibition of af Klint's work. Now she presents us with the latest information and research in an extensive survey show at the Moder-na Museet in Malmö. Of crucial importance is the issue of spirituality in af Klint's painting-how she managed to translate both the material and the immaterial world into a pictorial vision. The accompanying exhibition catalogue is the first to investigate, from a variety of perspectives, the question of how this trailblazing abstract artist linked her painting to a higher consciousness. Essays by leading historians of theosophy and a quantum physicist, among others, provide enlightening insight into a world in which both the visualization of atoms and spiritual séances alike became artistic material-a world that fascinates us even more than ever.
This exhibition catalogue explores the profound connection between Hilma af Klint's groundbreaking abstract art and her deep engagement with spirituality and theosophy. The book delves into how af Klint translated both the material and immaterial worlds into a unique pictorial vision, a feat that has cemented her place in art history. It presents the latest research and information from a survey show at Moderna Museet in Malmö, investigating the crucial issue of spirituality in her painting. Essays by leading historians and a quantum physicist offer insights into her world, where the visualization of atoms and spiritual séances became artistic material.
The book serves as the catalogue for a significant exhibition at Moderna Museet, Malmö, building on the widespread acclaim Hilma af Klint has received following her major retrospective at the Guggenheim. It aims to provide a comprehensive survey of her work, with a particular focus on the spiritual underpinnings of her abstract art. The inclusion of essays from diverse experts, including historians of theosophy and a quantum physicist, suggests an interdisciplinary approach to understanding her unique artistic vision. This catalogue is positioned as a key resource for investigating how af Klint linked her painting to higher consciousness, offering enlightening insights into a fascinating world.
Page Count:
270
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Moderna Museet Malmö
ISBN-10:
9198457128
ISBN-13:
9789198457124
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