Which Abstract Art konstnär 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 konstnärer?

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

Who was the first Abstract Art konstnär?

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

Which techniques define Abstract Art?

“Han teoretiserade kring sju distinkta typer av färgkontraster – kulör, värde, temperatur, komplementärkontrast (neutralisering), simultankontrast, mättnad och utvidgning – och utarbetade en serie övningar designade för att låsa upp en intuitiv förståelse för dessa principer.” — from our biography of Johannes Itten (#2).

Where were most Abstract Art konstnärer born?

Schweiz: 2 of the 17 konstnärer in this list were born there, then Sverige (1) och Rumänien (1).

Who are the most famous female Abstract Art konstnärer?

This list includes 2 women: Hilma Af Klint (#1) och 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) och MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1).

In which period did Abstract Art flourish?

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

Who are famous Abstract Art konstnärer today?

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

Where can I see more works by these konstnärer?

Our catalogue holds 390 works by these konstnärer.

Famous Abstract Art Konstnärer: 17 Original Voices

In brief

Abstract Art in brief

17Konstnärer
1862–1957Födelseår
14Födelseländer
2Kvinnor
3Levande konstnärer
390Verk i vår katalog

Städer med flest födslar: Solna (1), Wachseldorn (1), Hădărămaș (1), Uljin (1)
Museer med flest nyckelverk: Maritime Museum (1), MAM Rio (1), MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (1)
Kvinnorna på denna lista: Hilma Af Klint, Margaret Alexandra Luke

One artist at a time

17 Abstract Art Konstnärer and their signature works

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Hilma Af Klint 1862–1944

Svensk Born in Solna Abstrakt konst, Spiritualism Wikipedia in 24/32 languages

Af Klints tidiga liv lade en grund som subtilt skulle komma att informera hennes senare verk. Med rötter i en familj djupt präglad av sjöfartstradition, men med ett inneboende intresse för botanik och matematik, fick hon en traditionell konstnärlig utbildning vid Tekniska Skolan och senare vid Kungliga Akademien för fria konsterna i Stockholm, där hon tog examen med utmärkelser 1887.

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Johannes Itten 1888–1967

Schweizisk Born in Wachseldorn Expressionism, Bauhaus Wikipedia in 21/32 languages

Trots hans djupgående inflytande på Bauhaus var Johannes Ittens tid vid skolan inte utan konflikter. Men istället för att låta sig nedslås, grundade Johannes Itten 1924 ”ontos vävstugor” nära Zürich, där han samarbetade med Bauhaus-väverskan Gunta Stölzl.

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Constantin Brâncuși 1876–1957

Rumänsk Born in Hădărămaș Modernism

Brâncuși föddes 1876 i Hădărămaș, Rumänien, och påbörjade en extraordinär resa från enkla förhållanden för att bli en av den abstrakta konstens främsta innovatologer. Brâncușis karriär genomgick en genomgripande transformation under hans tid i Paris mellan 1906 och 1914. Inom den framväxande avantgardescenen engagerade han sig i den vibrerande energin hos École de Paris, vilket skapade en dialog som drev honom mot alltmer reducerade former.

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Yoo Youngkuk 1916–2002

Sydkorea Born in Uljin Abstrakt konst

Han föddes 1916 i kuststaden Uljin i Sydkorea, och hans konstnärliga resa präglades av en outtröttlig utforskning och en orubblig hängivenhet till att skapa ett nytt visuellt språk för en nation som kämpade med sin identitet och modernitet. Yoos väg mot abstraktionen började med formell utbildning vid Bunka Gakuin University i Tokyo, där han tog examen från institutionen för oljemåleri 1938.

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Douglas Abdell född 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 Konstruktivism

Karl Schmid förblir en unik gestalt i den schweiziska konsthistorien, en polymath vars bidrag spände över måleri, skulptur, gravyr och undervisning. Han existerade inte bara inom en enda rörelse; snarare fungerade han som en länk mellan hantverkarens taktila värld och avantgardets intellektuella sfär.

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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

Georgisk Born in Kutaisi Avantgarde, Kubism Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Following a brief period teaching and painting in Tbilisi, Kakabadze embarked on a transformative chapter of his life in Paris from 1919 to 1927. It was during this period that Kakabadze’s style underwent a dramatic evolution. While he continued to contribute to Georgian art through stage design, documentary filmmaking focused on preserving cultural heritage, and teaching at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, his modernist inclinations increasingly clashed with the prevailing ideological demands.

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Andrzej Nowacki född 1953

Polska Born in Rabka-Zdrój Abstrakt konst” Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

Andrzej Nowacki, born in 1953, a remarkable figure of Polish Abstract Art and Op Art, resides currently in Berlin.

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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 född 1957

Kanadisk Born in Zimbabwe Abstrakt expressionism Wikipedia in 2/32 languages

Charles Gibbons, en kanadensisk konstnär född 1957, har skapat vågor i konstvärlden med sina fängslande abstrakta expressionistiska verk. Hans stil är, trots sin abstraktion, djupt rotad i de princippar som utgör den abstrakta expressionismen, en rörelse som växte fram under 1940-talet. Denna influens är tydlig i hans verk, som ofta består av otitulerade kompositioner, likt Heimo Zobernigs Untitled (200 x 200 cm), vilket visar konstnärens benägenhet för icke-föreställande former.

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John Hoyland 1934–2011

Brittisk Born in Sheffield Abstrakt expressionism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Hans första separatutställning på Marlborough New London Gallery 1964 följdes av en betydande museiutställning på Whitechapel Art Gallery 1967, kuraterad av Bryan Robertson. År 1969 uppnådde han internationellt erkännande när han representerade Storbritannien tillsammans med Anthony Caro vid São Paulo-biennalen i Brasilien. 1970-talet vittnade om ett skifte i hans teknik; hans målningar blev mer texturerade när han experimenterade med impasto och olika material.

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Aldo Bonadei 1906–1974

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

Aldo Cláudio Felipe Bonadei, en hyllad brasiliansk målare med italienska rötter, föddes i São Paulo, Brasilien, den 17 juni 1906. Under de formativa åren mellan 1923 och 1928 fördjupade Aldo sina konstnärliga färdigheter under den högt ansedda brasilianska akademiska målaren Pedro Alexandrino, samtidigt som han ofta sökte inspiration i ateljéerna hos de italienska mästarna Antonio Rocco och Amadeo Scavone.

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Signature works

Signature Abstract Art works

De tio största, n° 2 Barnaaldern

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

Födelseland
Schweiz	2
Sverige	1
Rumänien	1
Sydkorea	1
United States of America	1
Canada	1
Romania	1
Ukraine	1

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

Museer som innehar deras viktigaste verk
Maritime Museum	1
MAM Rio	1
MoMA - Museum of Modern Art	1
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery	1
National Gallery of Canada	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 konstnärer, every name

1Hilma Af KlintSvensk · 1862–1944
2Johannes IttenSchweizisk · 1888–1967
3Constantin BrâncușiRumänsk · 1876–1957
4Yoo YoungkukSydkorea · 1916–2002
5Douglas AbdellAmerican · född 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 KakabadzeGeorgisk · 1889–1952
13Andrzej NowackiPolska · född 1953
14Victor ServranckxBelgian · 1897–1965
15Charles GibbonsKanadisk · född 1957
16John HoylandBrittisk · 1934–2011
17Aldo BonadeiBrasiliansk · 1906–1974

Questions

Your questions

Which Abstract Art konstnär 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 konstnärer?
Hilma Af Klint (#1), Johannes Itten (#2), Constantin Brâncuși (#3), Yoo Youngkuk (#4) och Douglas Abdell (#5).
Who was the first Abstract Art konstnär?
The earliest-born konstnär in this list is Hilma Af Klint (#1), born in 1862.
Which techniques define Abstract Art?
“Han teoretiserade kring sju distinkta typer av färgkontraster – kulör, värde, temperatur, komplementärkontrast (neutralisering), simultankontrast, mättnad och utvidgning – och utarbetade en serie övningar designade för att låsa upp en intuitiv förståelse för dessa principer.” — from our biography of Johannes Itten (#2).
Where were most Abstract Art konstnärer born?
Schweiz: 2 of the 17 konstnärer in this list were born there, then Sverige (1) och Rumänien (1).
Who are the most famous female Abstract Art konstnärer?
This list includes 2 women: Hilma Af Klint (#1) och 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) och MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1).
In which period did Abstract Art flourish?
Most konstnärer in this list were born in the 1880s (2 of 17), between 1862 and 1957 overall.
Who are famous Abstract Art konstnärer today?
The highest-ranked living konstnärer in this list are Douglas Abdell (#5), Andrzej Nowacki (#13) och Charles Gibbons (#15).
Where can I see more works by these konstnärer?
Our catalogue holds 390 works by these konstnärer.