Which Abstract Art kunstner is the most famous?

First place goes to Hilma Af Klint (#1); Johannes Itten (#2) and Constantin Brâncuși (#3) complete the podium.

Who are the 5 most famous Abstract Art kunstnere?

Hilma Af Klint (#1), Johannes Itten (#2), Constantin Brâncuși (#3), Yoo Youngkuk (#4) og Douglas Abdell (#5).

Who was the first Abstract Art kunstner?

The earliest-born kunstner in this list is Hilma Af Klint (#1), born in 1862.

Which techniques define Abstract Art?

“This transition was marked by an incredible ability to manipulate light and texture; critics often marveled at his capacity to create a sense of transparency and a glowing, ethereal quality through his meticulous brushwork.” — from our biography of Gheorghe Șaru (#7).

Where were most Abstract Art kunstnere born?

Schweiz: 2 of the 17 kunstnere in this list were born there, then Sverige (1) og Rumænien (1).

Who are the most famous female Abstract Art kunstnere?

This list includes 2 women: Hilma Af Klint (#1) og Margaret Alexandra Luke (#6).

Where are the great works of Abstract Art today?

The museums holding the most key works of this list are Maritime Museum (1), MAM Rio (1) og National Gallery of Art (1).

In which period did Abstract Art flourish?

Most kunstnere in this list were born in the 1880s (2 of 17), between 1862 and 1957 overall.

Who are famous Abstract Art kunstnere today?

The highest-ranked living kunstnere in this list are Douglas Abdell (#5), Andrzej Nowacki (#13) og Charles Gibbons (#15).

Where can I see more works by these kunstnere?

Our catalogue holds 390 works by these kunstnere.

Famous Abstract Art Kunstnere: 17 Original Voices

In brief

Abstract Art in brief

17Kunstnere
1862–1957Fødselsår
14Fødselslande
2Kvinder
3Nulevende kunstnere
390Værker i vores katalog

Byer med flest fødsler: Solna (1), Wachseldorn (1), Hădărămaș (1), Uljin (1)
Museer med flest nøgleværker: Maritime Museum (1), MAM Rio (1), National Gallery of Art (1), National Gallery of Canada (1)
Kvinderne på denne liste: Hilma Af Klint, Margaret Alexandra Luke

One artist at a time

17 Abstract Art Kunstnere and their signature works

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Hilma Af Klint 1862–1944

Svensk Born in Solna Abstrakt kunst, Spiritualisme Wikipedia in 24/32 languages

Af Klints tidlige liv lagde et fundament, der på subtil vis skulle præge hendes senere arbejde. Hun kom fra en familie dybt forankret i søfartstraditioner, men med en iboende interesse for botanik og matematik, og hun modtog en traditionel kunstnerisk uddannelse på Tekniska Skolan og efterfølgende på Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi i Stockholm, hvor hun dimitterede med udmærkelse i 1887.

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Johannes Itten 1888–1967

Schweiz Born in Wachseldorn Expressionismus und Bauhaus Wikipedia in 21/32 languages

Dette perspektiv blev senere grundlaget for Itten’s egen undervisningsfilosofi og hans arbejde ved Bauhaus.

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Constantin Brâncuși 1876–1957

Rumænsk Born in Hădărămaș Modernisme

Brâncuși blev født i 1876 i Hădărămaș, Rumænien, og begav sig ud på en ekstraordinær rejse fra ydmyge begyndende til at blive en af de fremmeste innovatører inden for abstrakt kunst. Brâncușis karriere gennemgik en gennemgribende transformation under hans ophold i Paris mellem 1906 og 1914.

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Yoo Youngkuk 1916–2002

Sydkorean Born in Uljin Abstrakt kunst

Han blev født i 1916 i kystbyen Uljin i Sydkorea, og hans kunstneriske rejse var en uophørlig udforskning og en urokkelig dedikation til at skabe et nyt visuelt sprog for en nation, der kæmpede med identitet og modernitet. Yūs vej mod abstraktion begyndte med en formel uddannelse ved Bunka Gakuin University i Tokyo, hvor han dimitterede fra oliemaleriet i 1938.

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Douglas Abdell født 1947

American Born in Boston Contemporary sculpture

His focus on the Mediterranean region—a crossroads of civilizations and a site of ongoing conflict—provides a distinctive perspective within the broader context of contemporary art.

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Margaret Alexandra Luke 1901–1967

Canadian Born in Montreal Abstract art, Painters Eleven

Birth and Background: Luke was born on May 14, 1901, in Montreal. Community Involvement: Beyond painting, Luke actively contributed to the arts community in Oshawa. Recognition and Collections: Luke’s contribution is recognized through her inclusion in major collections, including: MCMichael Canadian Art Collection: A leading institution dedicated to showcasing Canadian art.

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Gheorghe Șaru 1920–2003

Romanian Born in Călinesti Abstract Modernist

In 1963, his studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti Pietro Vannucci in Perugia, Italy, further refined his understanding of classical construction and modern experimentation. Beyond the canvas, Șaru was a man of diverse creative pursuits; he designed public mosaics, illustrated children's books, and collaborated on intricate tapestry works with his wife, the artist Liana Saru. Gheorghe Șaru, known to many as George Saru, was a painter whose life and work served as a bridge between the rich traditions of Romanian folk art and the experimental frontiers of European modernism.

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Bob Brighton 1936–2017

British Geometric squares

Brighton’s artistic development wasn't entirely solitary; he drew inspiration from a diverse range of sources. He developed a distinctly personal vocabulary within this framework, prioritizing the interplay of color and the dynamic tension between positive and negative space. The influence of Josef Albers ' "Homage to the Square" is also evident – Albers ’ exploration of how colors interact when placed adjacent to each other served as a crucial guide for Brighton, demonstrating that the meaning of a color isn’t inherent but rather emerges from its relationship with others.

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Karl Schmid 1914–1998

Schweizisk Born in Zürich Konstruktivistisk

Karl Schmid står tilbage som en enestående skikkelse i schweizisk kunsthistorie, en polyhistor hvis bidrag spændte over maleri, skulptur, gravering og undervisning. Han eksisterede ikke blot inden for en enkelt bevægelse; snarere fungerede han som en formidler mellem håndværkerens taktile verden og avantgardens intellektuelle verden.

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Karlo Zvirynskyi 1923–1997

Ukrainian Born in Lviv Abstract art, Nonconformism

He continued his education at the Lviv Institute of Applied and Decorative Art, where he formed a crucial relationship with Roman Selskyi, who became a lifelong friend and mentor. However, Zvirynskyi’s studies were interrupted in 1949 when he was expelled for openly criticizing socialist realism —a testament to his early commitment to artistic freedom. Born in the small village of Lavriv nestled within the Carpathian Mountains, Zvirynskyi’s journey was one of quiet rebellion and profound spiritual exploration, ultimately establishing him as a key exponent of abstract expressionism and a significant contributor to the Soviet nonconformist art movement.

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Thiago Boecan

Brazilian ['Neo-Figurative Art', 'Abstract Art']

The influence of Brazilian Neo- Figurative Art is palpable – a movement known for its psychological intensity and exploration of the human condition. This process often involves a captivating interplay of vibrant reds and browns, as seen in works like ‘ Color Study C-1 ’, where color itself becomes a vehicle for exploring internal tensions.

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David Kakabadze 1889–1952

Georgiansk Born in Kutaisi Avantgarde, Kubisme Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Kakabadzes kreative ånd udvandt sig langt ud over maleri. Han skabte imponerende scenekunstneriske værker til film af Noutsa Gogoberidze og Michail Kalatosov.

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Andrzej Nowacki født 1953

Polsk Born in Rabka-Zdrój Op Art, Konstruktivisme Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

En rastløs ånd førte ham til videre uddannelse i udlandet, hvor han oprindeligt studerede skandinaviske sprog ved Universitetet i Göteborg før han skiftede fokus til Kunsthistorie ved Universitetet i Innsbruck, Østrig. Han blev uddelt med en privat stipendium i Vest Orange, N.Y., USA i 1994 hvilket gav ham muligheden for videre udvikle sin kunstneriske praksis.

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Victor Servranckx 1897–1965

Belgian Born in Diegem Abstract, Cubism, Constructivism, Surrealism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

It was during this period that he encountered René Magritte, a relationship that proved profoundly influential. Prior to his studies at the Academy, Servranckx worked as a designer for the wallpaper factory Usines Peters-Lacroix (U.P.L.), an experience that likely informed his later interest in geometric patterns and industrial aesthetics. Notably, Servranckx favored simple, often neutral titles like “ Opus 1,” “Opus 2,” etc., for his paintings – a deliberate strategy designed to strip away any referential context and allow viewers to engage with the work purely on its formal qualities.

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Charles Gibbons født 1957

Canadisk Born in Zimbabwe Abstrakt ekspressionisme Wikipedia in 2/32 languages

Charles Gibbons, en canadisk kunstner født i 1957, har skabt bølger i kunstverdenen med sine fængslende abstrakt-ekspressionistiske værker. Hans stil, selvom den er abstrakt, synes at være dybt forankret i principperne fra abstrakt ekspressionisme, en bevægelse der opstod i 1940'erne. Denne indflydelse er tydelig i hans værker, som ofte præsenterer ustitulerede stykker, ligesom Heimo Zobernigs Untitled (200 x 200 cm), hvilket fremviser kunstnerens tilbøjelighed mod ikke-repræsentative former.

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John Hoyland 1934–2011

Britisk Born in Sheffield Abstrakt ekspressionisme Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Hans første soloudstilling på Marlborough New London Gallery i 1964 blev efterfulgt af en betydningsfuld museumsudstilling på Whitechapel Art Gallery i 1967, kurateret af Bryan Robertson. I 1969 opnåede han international anerkendelse ved at repræsentere Storbritannien sammen med Anthony Caro ved São Paulo Biennalen i Brasilien. 1970'erne vidnede et skift i hans teknik; hans malerier blev mere teksturerede, efterhånden som han eksperimenterede med impasto og forskellige materialer.

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Aldo Bonadei 1906–1974

Brasiliansk Born in São Paulo Abstrakt maleri, Grupo Santa Helena Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

aldo cláudio felipe bonadei, en anerkendt brasiliansk maler af italiensk afstamning, blev født i são paulo, brasilien, den 17. juni 1906. I perioden mellem 1923 og 1928 fordybede aldo sig i kunsten under den respekterede brasilianske akademiske maler pedro alexandrino, og han opsøgte ofte de inspirerende atelierer hos de italienske malere antonio rocco og amadeo scavone.

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Signature works

Signature Abstract Art works

De Tio Största, n°10 Alderdomen

Hilma Af Klint

1907
Plumen

Johannes Itten

1957
The Kiss

Constantin Brâncuși

1912
Work

Yoo Youngkuk
Diamond = Mirror x K

Douglas Abdell

1989
From Beginningless Time

Margaret Alexandra Luke

1961 · The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa
Stackables

Gheorghe Șaru

1999
Purple Squares on Brown

Bob Brighton

2009 · Sheffield Central Library

A timeline

Abstract Art through its signature works

Figures

The figures

Fødselsland
Schweiz	2
Sverige	1
Rumænien	1
Sydkorea	1
United States of America	1
Canada	1
Romania	1
Ukraine	1

Fødselsårgang
1860s	1
1870s	1
1880s	2
1890s	1
1900s	2
1910s	2
1920s	2
1930s	2
1940s	1
1950s	2

Museer der besidder deres hovedværker
Maritime Museum	1
MAM Rio	1
National Gallery of Art	1
National Gallery of Canada	1
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery	1
Sheffield Central Library	1
USI Università della Svizzera italiana	1
Art Palace of Georgia - Museum of Cultural History	1

Every name

List of 17 famous Abstract Art kunstnere, every name

1Hilma Af KlintSvensk · 1862–1944
2Johannes IttenSchweiz · 1888–1967
3Constantin BrâncușiRumænsk · 1876–1957
4Yoo YoungkukSydkorean · 1916–2002
5Douglas AbdellAmerican · født 1947
6Margaret Alexandra LukeCanadian · 1901–1967
7Gheorghe ȘaruRomanian · 1920–2003
8Bob BrightonBritish · 1936–2017
9Karl SchmidSchweizisk · 1914–1998
10Karlo ZvirynskyiUkrainian · 1923–1997
11Thiago BoecanBrazilian ·
12David KakabadzeGeorgiansk · 1889–1952
13Andrzej NowackiPolsk · født 1953
14Victor ServranckxBelgian · 1897–1965
15Charles GibbonsCanadisk · født 1957
16John HoylandBritisk · 1934–2011
17Aldo BonadeiBrasiliansk · 1906–1974

Questions

Your questions

Which Abstract Art kunstner is the most famous?
First place goes to Hilma Af Klint (#1); Johannes Itten (#2) and Constantin Brâncuși (#3) complete the podium.
Who are the 5 most famous Abstract Art kunstnere?
Hilma Af Klint (#1), Johannes Itten (#2), Constantin Brâncuși (#3), Yoo Youngkuk (#4) og Douglas Abdell (#5).
Who was the first Abstract Art kunstner?
The earliest-born kunstner in this list is Hilma Af Klint (#1), born in 1862.
Which techniques define Abstract Art?
“This transition was marked by an incredible ability to manipulate light and texture; critics often marveled at his capacity to create a sense of transparency and a glowing, ethereal quality through his meticulous brushwork.” — from our biography of Gheorghe Șaru (#7).
Where were most Abstract Art kunstnere born?
Schweiz: 2 of the 17 kunstnere in this list were born there, then Sverige (1) og Rumænien (1).
Who are the most famous female Abstract Art kunstnere?
This list includes 2 women: Hilma Af Klint (#1) og Margaret Alexandra Luke (#6).
Where are the great works of Abstract Art today?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Maritime Museum (1), MAM Rio (1) og National Gallery of Art (1).
In which period did Abstract Art flourish?
Most kunstnere in this list were born in the 1880s (2 of 17), between 1862 and 1957 overall.
Who are famous Abstract Art kunstnere today?
The highest-ranked living kunstnere in this list are Douglas Abdell (#5), Andrzej Nowacki (#13) og Charles Gibbons (#15).
Where can I see more works by these kunstnere?
Our catalogue holds 390 works by these kunstnere.