Who is the most famous Abstract Art artysta?

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

Who are the 5 most famous Abstract Art artyści?

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

Who are the most famous living Abstract Art artyści?

The highest-ranked living artyści in this list are Douglas Abdell (#5), Andrzej Nowacki (#13) i 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) i MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1).

When were most Abstract Art artyści born?

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

What techniques did Abstract Art artyści 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 artyści?

Szwajcaria: 2 of the 17 artyści in this list were born there, then Szwecja (1) i Rumunia (1).

Who was the first Abstract Art artysta?

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

Which women Abstract Art artyści are the most famous?

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

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

Our catalogue holds 390 works by these artyści.

Famous Abstract Art Artyści: Our Top 17

Quick facts

Abstract Art in a nutshell

17Artyści
1862–1957Lata urodzenia
14Kraje pochodzenia
2Kobiety
3Żyjący artyści
390Dzieła w naszym katalogu

Miasta o największej liczbie urodzeń: Solna (1), Wachseldorn (1), Hădărămaș (1), Ulchin (1)
Muzea posiadające najważniejsze dzieła: Maritime Museum (1), MAM Rio (1), MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (1)
Kobiety na tej liście: Hilma Af Klint, Margaret Alexandra Luke

Meet them one by one

The 17 famous Abstract Art artyści, from most famous down

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Hilma Af Klint 1862–1944

Szwedka From Solna Sztuka abstrakcyjna, spirytualizm On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages

Hilma af Klint, szwedzka artystka urodzona w Solna w 1862 roku, pozostaje jedną z najbardziej fascynujących i historycznie znaczących postaci, jakie wyłoniły się wraz ze świtem sztuki abstrakcyjnej. Dziś af Klint jest celebrowana jako pionierka, badaczka wewnętrznych światów, której pełne witalności i symbolizmu płótna wyprzedzają lepiej znane abstrakcje Kandinsky’ego, Mondriana i Malevicha.

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Johannes Itten 1888–1967

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

Johannes Itten, born in 1888 in the tranquil Swiss village of Südern-Linden, was more than just a painter; he was a visionary educator who fundamentally reshaped the landscape of modern art instruction. Though briefly attempting formal training at Geneva’s École des Beaux-Arts, he found its methods stifling, returning to Bern where studies with Ernst Schneider proved pivotal.

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Konstantyn Brâncuși 1876–1957

Rumun From Hădărămaș Modernizm

Urodzony w 1876 roku w Hădărămaș w Rumunii, Brâncuși wyruszył w niezwykłą podróż – od skromnych początków po status jednego z najważniejszych innowatorów sztuki abstrakcyjnej. Trajektoria kariery Brâncușiego przeszła głęboką transformację podczas jego pobytu w Paryżu między 1906 a 1914 rokiem. Zanurzony w rozkwitającej scenie awangardowej, wszedł w dialog z tętniącą energią École de Paris, co pchnęło go w stronę coraz bardziej redukcyjnych form.

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Yoo Youngkuk 1916–2002

Koreański From Ulchin Abstraktowa sztuka

Yoo Youngkuk (劉永國; denoted as YYK) stands as a monumental figure in the history of Korean art, recognized universally as the first abstract painter and one of the foremost masters of modern Korean painting. His artistic journey began amidst profound societal transformations—the annexation of Korea by Japan, World War II, and the Korean War—yet he steadfastly pursued his vision of abstraction despite immense challenges.

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Douglas Abdell urodzony/a 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

Szwajcar From Zurych Konstruktywizm

Urodzony w Zurychu w 1914 roku, spędził swoje wczesne lata w cieniu osobistej tragedii i niepewności; strata ojca podczas Wielkiej Wojny oraz złożone zmagania jego matki z chorobą psychiczną stworzyły środowisko wymagające ogromnej odporności. To właśnie tam poruszał się w orbitach takich gigantów jak Oskar Kokoschka i Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.

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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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David Kakabadze 1889–1952

Georgian From Kutaisi Avant-garde, Cubism 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. Following a brief period teaching and painting in Tbilisi, Kakabadze embarked on a transformative chapter of his life in Paris from 1919 to 1927.

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Andrzej Nowacki urodzony/a 1953

Polska From Rabka-Zdrój Abstrakcja geometryczna i 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 urodzony/a 1957

Kanadyjska From Zimbabwe Ekspresjonizm abstrakcyjny On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Charles Gibbons, kanadyjski artysta urodzony w 1957 roku, od lat wywołuje poruszenie w świecie sztuki swoimi urzekającymi dziełami z nurtu ekspresjonizmu abstrakcyjnego. Wpływ ten jest wyraźnie widoczny w jego pracach, które często przybierają formę dzieł bez tytułu, przypominając untitled (200 x 200 cm) autorstwa Heimo Zoberniga, co ukazuje skłonność artysty ku formom nieprzedstawiającym.

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John Hoyland 1934–2011

Brytyjska From Sheffield Ekspresjonizm abstrakcyjny On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Jego pierwsza wystawa solowa w Marlborough New London Gallery w 1964 roku została po niej ustąpiona znaczącą prezentacją muzealną w Whitechapel Art Gallery w 1967 roku, pod kuratelą Bryana Robertsona. W 1969 roku osiągnął międzynarodowe uznanie, reprezentując Wielką Brytanię wraz z Anthonym Caro na Biennale w São Paulo w Brazylii.

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Aldo Cláudio Felipe Bonadei 1906–1974

Brazylijczyk From São Paulo Malarstwo abstrakcyjne, Grupo Santa Helena On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

aldo cláudio felipe bonadei, wybitny brazylijski malarz włoskiego pochodzenia, przyszedł na świat w São Paulo 17 czerwca 1906 roku. Jego artystyczna droga kształtowała się w niezwykłym tyglu kultur i mistrzowskich warsztatów; w latach 1923–1928 aldo pobierał nauki u szanowanego brazylijskiego malarza akademickiego, pedro alexandrino, a także regularnie odwiedzał pracownie włoskich mistrzów, takich jak antonio rocco oraz amadeo scavone.

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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

Konstantyn 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

Kraj pochodzenia
Szwajcaria	2
Szwecja	1
Rumunia	1
Korea	1
United States of America	1
Canada	1
Romania	1
Ukraine	1

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

Muzea posiadające ich najważniejsze dzieła
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 artyści to know

1Hilma Af KlintSzwedka · 1862–1944
2Johannes IttenSwiss · 1888–1967
3Konstantyn BrâncușiRumun · 1876–1957
4Yoo YoungkukKoreański · 1916–2002
5Douglas AbdellAmerican · urodzony/a 1947
6Margaret Alexandra LukeCanadian · 1901–1967
7Gheorghe ȘaruRomanian · 1920–2003
8Bob BrightonBritish · 1936–2017
9Karl SchmidSzwajcar · 1914–1998
10Karlo ZvirynskyiUkrainian · 1923–1997
11Thiago BoecanBrazilian ·
12David KakabadzeGeorgian · 1889–1952
13Andrzej NowackiPolska · urodzony/a 1953
14Victor ServranckxBelgian · 1897–1965
15Charles GibbonsKanadyjska · urodzony/a 1957
16John HoylandBrytyjska · 1934–2011
17Aldo Cláudio Felipe BonadeiBrazylijczyk · 1906–1974

Good questions

What people ask about Abstract Art

Who is the most famous Abstract Art artysta?
Hilma Af Klint (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Johannes Itten (#2) and Konstantyn Brâncuși (#3).
Who are the 5 most famous Abstract Art artyści?
Hilma Af Klint (#1), Johannes Itten (#2), Konstantyn Brâncuși (#3), Yoo Youngkuk (#4) i Douglas Abdell (#5).
Who are the most famous living Abstract Art artyści?
The highest-ranked living artyści in this list are Douglas Abdell (#5), Andrzej Nowacki (#13) i 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) i MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (1).
When were most Abstract Art artyści born?
Most artyści in this list were born in the 1880s (2 of 17), between 1862 and 1957 overall.
What techniques did Abstract Art artyści 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 artyści?
Szwajcaria: 2 of the 17 artyści in this list were born there, then Szwecja (1) i Rumunia (1).
Who was the first Abstract Art artysta?
The earliest-born artysta in this list is Hilma Af Klint (#1), born in 1862.
Which women Abstract Art artyści are the most famous?
2 women are in this ranking: Hilma Af Klint (#1) i Margaret Alexandra Luke (#6).
Can I order a painting by a famous Abstract Art artysta?
Our catalogue holds 390 works by these artyści.