2001 Wassily Kandinsky Poster, Circles on a Black Background 1921, abstract art and expressionism, gallery exhibition wall art decor

This original Wassily Kandinsky exhibition poster is from the Fondation Maeght in Paris for the 2001 exhibition featuring "cercles sur fond noir" or "circles on black background" from 1921. This is from Kandinsky's Bauhaus period upon his return to Germany.
Printed bty Auclair Bagneux
Dimensions: 33.5 in x 22 in (83 cm x 56 cm)

An early champion of abstract painting, Wassily Kandinsky is known for his lyrical style and innovative theories on nonfigurative art. In his 1910 treatise Concerning the Spiritual In Art, Kandinsky made famous his belief that abstract colors and forms can be used to express the “inner life” of the artist. Kandinsky taught this and other lessons at the Bauhaus, the historic Weimar institution that brought together artists including Joseph Albers, Lazlo Maholy-Nagy, and Piet Mondrian, amongst others. Kandinsky had a strong interest in the relationship between art and classical music. In 1911 Kandinsky played a central role in organizing Der Blaue Reiter, a group of artists named in part after Kandinsky’s favorite color, blue.

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Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the charm.

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