A Spectacular Encounter of Visionary Abstract Artists

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the Tate Modern invites art enthusiasts to delve into the extraordinary worlds of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint and Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. From April 20 to September 3, 2023, this remarkable exhibition will offer visitors a fresh perspective on these visionary artists, revealing their profound contributions to the language of abstract art and their shared quest to unravel the mysteries of existence.

Although af Klint and Mondrian never crossed paths, they independently forged their own unique languages of abstract art, deeply rooted in the wonders of nature. At the core of their artistic journeys lay an insatiable thirst to comprehend the fundamental forces that shape life on our planet.

Piet Mondrian, widely recognized for his abstract compositions, had actually begun his career as a landscape painter, echoing af Klint's own artistic trajectory. Amidst the exhibition's showcase of Mondrian's iconic abstract works, a rare treat awaits viewers—a glimpse into his lesser-known paintings of flowers, a theme that continued to captivate him throughout his life. Simultaneously, the enigmatic works of af Klint will be unveiled, wherein natural forms serve as transformative pathways to abstraction. 

▲ Left: Hilma af Klint The Ten Largest, Group IV No.2, Childhood 1907 Hilma af Klint Foundation, Right: Piet Mondrian Composition with Red, Black, Yellow, Blue and Gray 1921 Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Courtesy of Tate Gallery

What unites these two pioneering artists extends beyond their exploration of form and color. Both af Klint and Mondrian shared a fascination with new scientific discoveries, spiritual concepts, and philosophical ideas. Of particular intrigue is af Klint's role as a medium, and the exhibition will showcase her awe-inspiring, large-scale paintings that she believed were divinely commissioned by higher powers.

Visitors to the exhibition will be fully immersed in the captivating ideas that permeate the artists' mesmerizing creations. Vibrant signs, shapes, and colors will interplay to guide viewers on a journey of contemplation and introspection, unlocking new dimensions within the intricate tapestry of their work.

Hosted at the prestigious Tate Modern, this exhibition promises to be a revelation in the realm of abstraction, inviting spectators to witness the convergence of two artistic giants. Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian will inspire and provoke, revealing the extraordinary depth of their artistic visions and forever reshaping our understanding of abstract art.

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