The Strange Afterlife of Hilma Af Klint, Painting’s Posthumous Star
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The article explores the posthumous recognition of Hilma af Klint, a pioneering abstract artist, and her rise to fame after her death, sparking interest in her life and work.
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Steiner's work regarding Klint's series, "The Paintings for the Temple,” is oddly reminiscent of the Remedios Varo work, "Embroidering the Earth's Mantle" in which the main triptych is a tapestry of the landscape. (1961)
[1]: Bibliographic Guide to Art and Architecture Issues 1-2, ISBN 968-411-442-7
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