Treat your eyes 46 botanical drawings by the Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862–1944), which will be on display for the first time at The Museum of Modern Art. "Hilma af Klint: What Stands Behind Flowers" explores the artist's engagement with the natural world. Created during the spring and summer of 1919 and 1920, this portfolio presents the wonders of Sweden's flora and showcases the artist's keen botanical eye.
Look for ways the artist combines abstraction with botanical drawing, like a sunflower paired with concentric circles or a narcissus crowned by a pinwheel of primary colors. Through these forms, af Klint seeks to reveal, in her words, "what stands behind the flowers," reflecting her belief that studying nature uncovers truths about the human condition.
The show will be on view from May 11–September 27, 2025,