Hilma af Klint

Swedish painter and mystic

Hilma af Klint was a Swedish painter born in 1862. She is best known for her pioneering work in abstract art, which was well ahead of its time. Af Klint's paintings are characterized by their bold colors and spiritual themes, which were influenced by her interests in mysticism and the occult. She was a member of a secret society and believed that her art was a form of spiritual expression. Af Klint's work was largely...