Exploring the Hilma Af Klint Exhibition and the Exclusion of Women in Abstract Art

Visitors explore the Hilma af Klint exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum, admiring vibrant abstract paintings that highlight the artist's pioneering role in the genre.

Despite her groundbreaking contributions, af Klint’s work was largely overlooked during her lifetime and for decades afterward, reflecting a broader trend of women’s exclusion from the narrative of abstract art. The exhibition seeks to address this historical oversight, showcasing over 150 of her works and emphasizing her role as a trailblazer in the genre. By … Read more