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A cosmos of colours, shapes and imagination
Kandinsky's Universe: Geometric Abstraction in the
20th Century offers a rare opportunity to explore over six
decades of artistic evolution. The exhibition takes place at the Museum
Barberini in Potsdam from 15 February 2025 to 18 May 2025 and features works
from masters like Wassily Kandinsky, Sonia Delaunay and Piet
Mondrian. This showcase is a visual feast that charts the groundbreaking
movement of geometric abstraction – a transformative artistic approach
that transcended borders and influenced generations.
20th Century offers a rare opportunity to explore over six
decades of artistic evolution. The exhibition takes place at the Museum
Barberini in Potsdam from 15 February 2025 to 18 May 2025 and features works
from masters like Wassily Kandinsky, Sonia Delaunay and Piet
Mondrian. This showcase is a visual feast that charts the groundbreaking
movement of geometric abstraction – a transformative artistic approach
that transcended borders and influenced generations.
Image gallery
Wassily Kandinsky Weisses Kreuz
Ellsworth Kelly Blue Yellow
Bridhet Riley, Shih-Li
Kandinsky's Universe at a glance
At the dawn of the 20th century, art underwent a
seismic shift. Artists moved away from depicting the visible world and
instead embraced a new visual language rooted in geometric shapes, lines
and bold colours. This avant-garde movement reflected the modern world's
technological and scientific advancements, with cosmic themes and higher
spiritual dimensions taking centre stage.
Kandinsky's Universe highlights over 100
masterpieces by more than 70 artists from Europe and the USA,
demonstrating the radical ways geometric abstraction evolved and flourished.
Borrowing iconic works from esteemed institutions like the Tate, Whitney
Museum of American Art and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, this
exhibition showcases the power of art to communicate across time and space.
Kandinsky's Universe highlights
- Iconic artists: The exhibition features works by
Wassily Kandinsky, Josef Albers, Agnes Martin and Barbara Hepworth.
- Global collection: Pieces from more than 30
world-class lenders, including the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the
National Gallery of Art in Washington.
- Cosmic exploration: See how artists interpreted
space, time and spiritual realms through geometric abstraction.
- Interactive experiences: Beacon technology and an
inclusive app provide in-depth descriptions for greater context.
- Parallel events: Visit the exhibition The Cosmos
of "Der Blauer Reiter" at the Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin to
discover more Expressionist art.
Discover Kandinsky's Universe
Geometric abstraction was an artistic revolution.
Inspired by technological breakthroughs and theories like the space-time
continuum, artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian sought to
reflect the new realities of the modern age. Kandinsky's Point and Line to
Plane became a manifesto for this movement, laying the foundation for a
new kind of art – one that reached beyond the physical world to capture the universal
and spiritual.
Through more than 70 artists' diverse approaches,
Kandinsky's Universe reveals how geometric abstraction became an intuitive language
of artistic expression. The exhibition explores the interplay between form,
space and emotion, inviting visitors to step into a realm where imagination
knows no bounds.
Top tips for Kandinsky's Universe
- Free admission for visitors 18 years of age and
under.
- The exhibition is closed on Tuesdays.
- Tickets can be booked online. Advance booking is recommended.
- The museum is easily accessible via public transport. Take the S-Bahn
(S7) to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof or trams 91, 92, 93 or 96 to Alter
Markt/Landtag. Buses 603, 614 and others also stop nearby.
- The Museum Barberini is fully wheelchair accessible, with
services like Braille signage, guide dogs welcome and portable seating
available. Discounted tickets are available for visitors with
disabilities.
- Take advantage of the combined ticket to visit both the Museum
Barberini and DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam. It allows one-time entry
to each venue over two consecutive opening days.
