Crafting with Creativity: Masterpieces of the Visual Arts - Hilma af Klint and Kandinsky: An Exhibition Exploring their Frequent Encounters
An exhibition featuring the work of abstract art pioneers Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint at Kunstsammlung NRW in Dusseldorf has become a massive attraction, with over 100,000 people having visited the show so far. Director of the Kunstsammlung, Susanne Gaensheimer expressed her joy at the show's popularity, stating that it is "very happy" to have attracted such an enormous crowd. The excitement surrounding Hilma af Klint's art has been tremendous, with Gaensheimer explaining that her work is now "no longer to be ignored in art history," which they have successfully achieved through this exhibition.
The show, "Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky. Dreams of the Future," comprises approximately 120 pieces from both world-renowned Kandinsky and the previously forgotten af Klint, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to view the two artists' works side by side. The highly anticipated exhibition is set to run until the 11th of August.
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- Wassily Kandinsky, a prominent figure in the abstract art movement, hails from North Rhine-Westphalia, also known as NRW, where the Kunstsammlung NRW is located, in Düsseldorf.
- The art collection of Kunstsammlung NRW includes a significant exhibition showcasing the works of Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint, which has attracted over 100,000 visitors from Germany and beyond.
- The exhibition, titled "Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky. Dreams of the Future," features an impressive collection of artworks, including about 120 pieces from each artist, providing a unique perspective on their parallel artistic journeys.
- Notably, Hilma af Klint's work has gained significant recognition in recent years, as seen in this exhibition, which has solidified her place in art history and cemented her status as an influential artist alongside Wassily Kandinsky.
