Museum acquisitions: Kandinsky 'Improvisation' and Agnes Martin canvas
The Hilti Art Foundation in Liechtenstein has successfully acquired Wassily Kandinsky's renowned piece 'Improvisation 21', created in 1911. This significant painting, part of Kandinsky's influential abstraction series, links to his role in establishing Der Blaue Reiter and his pivotal essay 'Concerning the Spiritual in Art'. Previously owned by the Hermann and Marie Lange collection, it is now part of the 'Abstract' exhibition at the foundation until May 17, 2027. In other news, Remai Modern in Saskatoon has obtained Agnes Martin's 'Tranquility', marking a milestone for Western Canada. Lastly, Crystal Bridges Museum in Arkansas has added Betty Woodman's ceramic piece 'House of the South' to its collection.
Key facts
- Hilti Art Foundation acquired Kandinsky's 'Improvisation 21' (1911)
- Kandinsky co-founded Der Blaue Reiter in 1911
- Only about 30 Improvisations survive
- Painting on view until 17 May 2027 in 'Abstract' exhibition
- Remai Modern acquired Agnes Martin's 'Tranquility' (2000)
- First museum in Western Canada to acquire an Agnes Martin
- Canvas bought from Pace New York with Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation funds
- Crystal Bridges acquired Betty Woodman's 'House of the South' (1996)
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Hilti Art Foundation
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Centre Pompidou
- Remai Modern
- Pace Gallery
- Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Time Warner Corporate Collection
- Salon 94
Locations
- Liechtenstein
- New York
- Paris
- Krefeld
- Germany
- Saskatoon
- Canada
- Saskatchewan
- Bentonville
- Arkansas