The first major exhibition at H’Art, a former satellite of the Hermitage, explores how war and nationalism shaped the painter’s career. By Nina Siegal Reporting from Amsterdam When the Hermitage ...

Kandinsky was a Russian avant-garde artist, working in the late 19th to mid-20th century. He is best known for his abstract paintings, many of which were inspired by music. It is speculated he had ...

Mention abstract art, and Kandinsky’s compositions featuring brightly colored spots and geometric shapes are likely to be what comes to mind first. Click to enlarge the image of Vasily Kandinsky.

With his abstract forms and bold colors, Wassily Kandinsky was a revolutionary. Hated by the Nazis, he not only painted, but taught other artists to think outside the box. He was born 150 years ago on ...