52: Hilma af Klint • Painting the Unseen • Part 1: Life & Death & Art
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Grief and Spiritualism: Hilma af Klint's Journey
This chapter explores the profound impact of high death rates in the 1800s on individuals, particularly focusing on Hilma af Klint's personal losses, including her sister Hermina's early death. It examines how grief influenced Hilma and her contemporaries, leading to a connection with spiritualism and the formation of her group, The Five. Through their spiritual practices and artistic exploration, Hilma and her peers sought to transcend traditional boundaries and express their emotions and experiences through their art.
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