Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) wanted his art to go beyond straightforward representation, giving viewers a more participatory experience, like listening to music. He aimed to create a sense of movement in his work and saw colour as an essential tool in this.
What's the Sound of Colour? Kandinsky and Music explored in this video via Listening In's YouTube channel
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Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
On display until
13 November 2022
ACMI: Gallery 4
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
LN189759
Curatorial section
Light → Light and Colour
Measurements
705 x 502 mm
Materials
Oil paint on board