The work of the Swedish artist Hilma af Klimt is considered the first manifestation of abstraction. But it has not always been part of the artistic canon. Even she believed that she painted something too advanced for her time.
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The master of abstract art proved that black ‘township artists’ from South Africa could become leaders of international styles.
The once secret paintings of Hilma af Klint are a revelation both for their beauty and for highlighting the impact of spiritualism on how artists see the world.
Some classic tales about the way artists can mess with your mind.
As the animated film ‘Bambi’ celebrates its 75th anniversary, a reminder that humans often try to express reality. But once they do, they go back to making art.
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Joanna Mendelssohn is a Friend of The Conversation.Honorary (Senior Fellow) School of Culture and Communication University of Melbourne. Editor in Chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Senior research associate, University of Cambridge
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Profesora de Historia del Arte, Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
