Was Abstract Art Invented Before Kandinsky? | Hilma af Klint in Paris

Paris is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition at the Grand Palais: “Hilma af Klint - The Paintings for the Temple.” For the first time in France, the work of an artist who may have created abstract art before Kandinsky is being presented on a major scale. Hilma af Klint challenges everything we thought we knew about the origins of modern abstraction. While Wassily Kandinsky is often credited as the father of abstract painting, Hilma was already creating large-scale abstract works as early as 1906 — years before him. Hidden for decades, her visionary paintings combine spirituality, geometry, science, and symbolism in a way that still feels futuristic today. This video is a cinematic walkthrough of the exhibition, recorded as a visitor experience with minimal cuts and original ambient sound from the space. The soundscape includes real-life museum atmosphere, capturing the exhibition as it is experienced in real time. This exhibition in Paris is not just an art show — it is a rediscovery of art history itself. 🎨 Featured at the Grand Palais 🖼️ Hilma af Klint - The Paintings for the Temple 📍 Paris, France 📅 Recorded in May 2026 ⏳ On view until 30 August 2026 🔔 Subscribe to Paris Now for ongoing visual records of exhibitions, street life, and cultural moments across Paris.