Beaux Arts Magazine reports on the major exhibition "Hilma af Klint. Les peintures du Temple (1906-1915)" at the Grand Palais in Paris, co-organized with the Centre Pompidou, running from May 6 to August 30, 2026. The show presents the Swedish artist's vast cycle of abstract works, including the monumental series "Le Dix Plus Grands," created under spiritual guidance and intended for a temple she designed. The exhibition is part of a broader rediscovery of af Klint, who was long overshadowed by male pioneers of abstraction like Kandinsky and Malevich.
This exhibition matters because it cements Hilma af Klint's place as a true pioneer of abstract art, correcting a historical narrative that marginalized her contributions. Her work, which she insisted be revealed only decades after her death, has drawn record-breaking crowds, notably at the Guggenheim New York in 2018, and continues to challenge conventional art history. The show also highlights the enduring influence of spiritual and occult practices on modern art, offering visitors a rare chance to see nearly the complete "Paintings for the Temple" cycle.