Who is the most famous Abstract Art taiteilija?

Hilma Af Klint (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Johannes Itten (#2) and Constantin Brâncuși (#3).

Who are the 5 most famous Abstract Art taiteilijat?

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

Who are the most famous living Abstract Art taiteilijat?

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

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) ja MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1).

When were most Abstract Art taiteilijat born?

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

What techniques did Abstract Art taiteilijat use?

“He theorized seven distinct types of color contrast – hue, value, temperature, complements (neutralization), simultaneous contrast, saturation, and extension—and devised a series of exercises designed to unlock an intuitive understanding of these principles.” — from our biography of Johannes Itten (#2).

Which country produced the most Abstract Art taiteilijat?

Sveitsi: 2 of the 17 taiteilijat in this list were born there, then Romania (2) ja Ruotsi (1).

Who was the first Abstract Art taiteilija?

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

Which women Abstract Art taiteilijat are the most famous?

2 women are in this ranking: Hilma Af Klint (#1) ja Margaret Alexandra Luke (#6).

Can I order a painting by a famous Abstract Art taiteilija?

Our catalogue holds 390 works by these taiteilijat.

Famous Abstract Art Taiteilijat: Our Top 17

Quick facts

Abstract Art in a nutshell

17Taiteilijat
1862–1957Syntymävuodet
13Syntymämaat
2Naiset
3Nykypäivän taiteilijat
390Teoksia valikoimassamme

Eniten syntyneitä kaupungit: Solna (1), Suedern Linden (1), Hădărămaș (1), Uljin (1)
Museot, joissa on eniten keskeisiä teoksia: Maritime Museum (1), MAM Rio (1), MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (1)
Tämän listan naiset: Hilma Af Klint, Margaret Alexandra Luke

Meet them one by one

The 17 famous Abstract Art taiteilijat, from most famous down

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Hilma Af Klint 1862–1944

Ruotsalainen From Solna Abstrakti taide, Spiritismi On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages

Hilma af Klint, vuonna 1862 Solnassa syntynyt ruotsalainen taiteilija, on yksi kiehtovimmista ja historiallisesti merkittävimmistä hahmoista, jotka nousivat abstraktin taiteen sarastuksesta. Nykyään af Klintia juhlitaan edelläkävijänä ja sisäisten maailmojen tutkimusmatkaajana, jonka eloisat ja symboliset kankaat ennakoivat Kandinskyn, Mondrianin ja Malevichin tunnetumpia abstraktioita. Hän sai perinteisen taidekoulutuksen Tekniska Skolanissa ja myöhemmin Tukholman kuninkaallisessa taideakatemiassa, valmistuen kunniatodistuksella vuonna 1887.

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Johannes Itten 1888–1967

Swiss From Suedern Linden Expressionism, Bauhaus On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

Growing up in Switzerland instilled in him a connection to the Alpine landscape—a recurring motif in his paintings—and fostered a sensitivity to light and texture.

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Constantin Brâncuși 1876–1957

Romanialainen From Hădărămaș Modernismi

Brâncuși syntyi vuonna 1876 Hădărămašissa, Romaniassa, ja aloitti poikkeuksellisen matkan vaatimattomista oloista nousten, kehittyen yhdeksi abstraktin taiteen merkittävimmistä uudistajista. Brâncušin uran kulku koki syvän muodonmuutoksen hänen Pariisissa viettäminään vuosina 1906–1914. Upoutuneena kukoistavaan avantgarde-skeneen, hän osallistui École de Parisin eloisaan energiaan ja kävi vuoropuhelua, joka työnsi häntä kohti yhä pelkistetympiä muotoja.

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Yoo Youngkuk 1916–2002

Korean From Uljin Abstrakti taide

Vuonna 1916 Etelä-Korean rannikkokaupungissa Uljin syntyneen taiteilijan matka oli jatkuvaa tutkimusmatkaa ja järkähtämätöntä omistautumista uuden visuaalisen kielen luomiselle kansakunnalle, joka kamppaili identiteettinsä ja moderniteettinsa kanssa. Yookin polku kohti abstraktiota alkoi virallisella koulutuksella Tokion Bunka Gakuin -yliopistossa, josta hän valmistui öljymaalauksen osastolta vuonna 1938. Vuonna 1948 Yoo Youngkuk liittyi yhteen Kim Whankin ja Lee Kyusangin kanssa muodostaakseen Sinsasil-pa (Uuden realismin ryhmä) -kollektiivin, mikä oli vedenjakaja Korean taidehistoriassa.

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Douglas Abdell syntynyt 1947

American From Boston Contemporary sculpture

Douglas Abdell, born in Boston in 1947, is a sculptor whose work resonates with the weight of history, the echoes of ancient languages, and the complex political currents of the Mediterranean world. His journey as an artist began with formal training at Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture in 1970.

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Margaret Alexandra Luke 1901–1967

Canadian From Montreal Abstract art, Painters Eleven

Birth and Background: Luke was born on May 14, 1901, in Montreal. Influences: Early influences included local artists Dorothy Van Luven and Dorothy Henderson, who encouraged her exploration of different styles and techniques.

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Gheorghe Șaru 1920–2003

Romanian From Călinesti Abstract Modernist

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. Born on February 29, 1920, in Checea, Romania, his journey began in a landscape shaped by post-war austerity, yet his artistic vision remained remarkably expansive.

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Bob Brighton 1936–2017

British Geometric squares

Born in 1936 in Hastings, East Sussex, his early life was rooted in the practicalities of carpentry – a trade he learned from his father, a skilled craftsman. The reductive aesthetic of Piet Mondrian, with its emphasis on primary colors and orthogonal lines, undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping his approach to composition.

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Karl Schmid 1914–1998

Sveitsi From Zürich Konstruktivismi

Zürichissä vuonna 1914 syntyneiden varhaisvuosia varjostivat henkilökohtainen tragedia ja epävakaus; isän menetys suuren sodan aikana sekä äidin monimutkaiset mielenterveyden haasteet loivat ympäristön, joka vaati valtavaa kestävyyttä. Juuri täällä hän liikkui suurten mestareiden, kuten Oskar Kokoschkan ja Ernst Ludwig Kirchnerin, vaikutuspiireissä. Tämä dualismi on kenties selkeimmillään hänen siirtymässään eri tyylisuuntien välillä: Geometrinen abstraktio ja Art Deco: Hänen varhaiset tutkimuksensa omaksuivat Art Decon aikakauden rakenteellista eleganssia hyödyntäen puhtaita linjoja ja rytmisiä kuvioita.

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Karlo Zvirynskyi 1923–1997

Ukrainian From Lviv Abstract art, Nonconformism

While initially uninterested in painting, he enrolled in the German art and industrial school in Lviv during World War II, a period of upheaval and uncertainty.

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Thiago Boecan

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

Thiago Morales Boemeke, known as Thiago Boecan, is a rising figure in the Brazilian contemporary art scene, captivating audiences with his exploration of emptiness and the human form. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1995, Boecan’s artistic journey began with a formal education at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado, followed by a degree in Graphic Design from Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo.

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Davit Kakabadze 1889–1952

Georgian From Kutaisi Avantgarde, Kubismi On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

David Kakabadze, born in the village of Kukhi near Khoni, Georgia, in 1889, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of twentieth-century Georgian art. The Zdanevich brothers’ discovery of Pirosmani's paintings in 1912 served as a catalyst for Kakabadze's intellectual journey, introducing him to an aesthetic tradition that prioritized spontaneity and emotional resonance—a counterpoint to the formalist tendencies prevalent in European art circles.

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Andrzej Nowacki syntynyt 1953

Puolalainen From Raków Abstrakti taide ja Op Art On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

A restless spirit led him to pursue higher education abroad, initially studying Scandinavian languages at the University of Gothenburg before shifting his focus to Art History at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. The Polish Constructivist Spark and European Dialogue The 1980s marked a turning point for Nowacki, as he discovered the powerful aesthetic of Polish Constructivism.

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Victor Servranckx 1897–1965

Belgian From Diegem Abstract, Cubism, Constructivism, Surrealism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Servranckx’s formal artistic education began at the Brussels Royal Academy of Fine Arts from 1913 to 1917. It was during this period that he encountered René Magritte, a relationship that proved profoundly influential.

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Charles Gibbons syntynyt 1957

Kanadalainen From Zimbabwe Abstrakti ekspressionismi On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

charles gibbons, a canadian artist born in 1957, has been making waves in the art world with his captivating abstract expressionist pieces. while there is a scarcity of information on his early life, it is evident that his artistic journey began with an innate passion for the visual arts.

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John Hoyland 1934–2011

Brittiläinen From Sheffield Abstrakti ekspressionismi On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Kasvaessaan työväenluokkaiseen perheeseen Hoylandin varhaiset kohtaamiset taiteen parissa tapahtuivat Sheffield School of Art and Crafts -koulutuksen sekä Sheffield College of Art -opintojen kautta. Hänen ensimmäinen näyttelynsä Marlborough New London Galleryssä vuonna 1964a seurasi merkittävä museonäyttely Whitechapel Art Galleryssä vuonna 1967, Bryan Robertsonin kuratoimana. Hän näytteli laajasti Waddington Galleries -galleriassa Lontoossa ja sai edustusta myös New Yorkissa Robert Elkon Galleryn ja André Emmerich Gallerian kautta, laajentaen vaikutuspiiriään kansainväliseen yleisöön.

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Aldo Cláudio Felipe Bonadei 1906–1974

Brasialialainen From São Paulo Abstrakti maalaus, Grupo Santa Helena On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

aldo cláudio felipe bonadei, italialaisvaikutteinen ja arvostettu brasilialainen taidemaalari, syntyi São Paulossa 17. kesäkuuta 1906. Hänen taiteellinen polkunsa alkoi muovautua vuosien 1923 ja 1928 välisenä aikana, jolloin hän opiskeli arvostetun brasilialaisen akateemisen maalarin pedro alexandrinon johdolla ja vierailee säännöllisesti italialaisten taiteilijoiden antonio roccon ja amadeo scavonen ateljeissa. Vuonna 1949 hän aloitti opettajana Escola Livre de Artes Plásticasissa ja nousi lopulta brasilialaisen abstraktin taiteen uranuurtajaksi.

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Pictures worth knowing

Famous Abstract Art works to recognise

They tens mainstay IV

Hilma Af Klint

1907
Plumen

Johannes Itten

1957
The Kiss

Constantin Brâncuși

1912
Mountain

Yoo Youngkuk

1968
Diamond = Mirror x K

Douglas Abdell

1989
From Beginningless Time

Margaret Alexandra Luke

1961 · The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa
Stackables

Gheorghe Șaru

1999
Four

Bob Brighton

1996

When it happened

Abstract Art, step by step

Fun figures

The numbers behind the list

Syntymämaa
Sveitsi	2
Romania	2
Ruotsi	1
Etelä-Korea	1
United States of America	1
Canada	1
Ukraine	1
Georgia	1

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

Museot, joissa on teoksia kyseiseltä taiteilijalta
Maritime Museum	1
MAM Rio	1
MoMA - Museum of Modern Art	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
Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu	1

Just the names

List of 17 famous Abstract Art taiteilijat to know

1Hilma Af KlintRuotsalainen · 1862–1944
2Johannes IttenSwiss · 1888–1967
3Constantin BrâncușiRomanialainen · 1876–1957
4Yoo YoungkukKorean · 1916–2002
5Douglas AbdellAmerican · syntynyt 1947
6Margaret Alexandra LukeCanadian · 1901–1967
7Gheorghe ȘaruRomanian · 1920–2003
8Bob BrightonBritish · 1936–2017
9Karl SchmidSveitsi · 1914–1998
10Karlo ZvirynskyiUkrainian · 1923–1997
11Thiago BoecanBrazilian ·
12Davit KakabadzeGeorgian · 1889–1952
13Andrzej NowackiPuolalainen · syntynyt 1953
14Victor ServranckxBelgian · 1897–1965
15Charles GibbonsKanadalainen · syntynyt 1957
16John HoylandBrittiläinen · 1934–2011
17Aldo Cláudio Felipe BonadeiBrasialialainen · 1906–1974

Good questions

What people ask about Abstract Art

Who is the most famous Abstract Art taiteilija?
Hilma Af Klint (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Johannes Itten (#2) and Constantin Brâncuși (#3).
Who are the 5 most famous Abstract Art taiteilijat?
Hilma Af Klint (#1), Johannes Itten (#2), Constantin Brâncuși (#3), Yoo Youngkuk (#4) ja Douglas Abdell (#5).
Who are the most famous living Abstract Art taiteilijat?
The highest-ranked living taiteilijat in this list are Douglas Abdell (#5), Andrzej Nowacki (#13) ja Charles Gibbons (#15).
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) ja MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1).
When were most Abstract Art taiteilijat born?
Most taiteilijat in this list were born in the 1880s (2 of 17), between 1862 and 1957 overall.
What techniques did Abstract Art taiteilijat use?
“He theorized seven distinct types of color contrast – hue, value, temperature, complements (neutralization), simultaneous contrast, saturation, and extension—and devised a series of exercises designed to unlock an intuitive understanding of these principles.” — from our biography of Johannes Itten (#2).
Which country produced the most Abstract Art taiteilijat?
Sveitsi: 2 of the 17 taiteilijat in this list were born there, then Romania (2) ja Ruotsi (1).
Who was the first Abstract Art taiteilija?
The earliest-born taiteilija in this list is Hilma Af Klint (#1), born in 1862.
Which women Abstract Art taiteilijat are the most famous?
2 women are in this ranking: Hilma Af Klint (#1) ja Margaret Alexandra Luke (#6).
Can I order a painting by a famous Abstract Art taiteilija?
Our catalogue holds 390 works by these taiteilijat.