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David Carrier's 2015 Artcritical Review of Hilma af Klint's 'De tio största, No. 10, Alderdomen, 1907'

opinion-review · 2026-04-22

David Carrier published an analysis of Hilma af Klint's painting 'De tio största, No. 10, Alderdomen, 1907' on Artcritical in September 2015. The review examines this 1907 work by the Swedish abstract pioneer, created decades before Kandinsky's recognized abstractions. Carrier's critical perspective explores af Klint's spiritualist influences and her place in art history. The painting represents one of her monumental series exploring cosmic themes through geometric forms. Artcritical posted the entry on September 9, 2015, at 12:25 AM, using WordPress as its publishing platform. The review contributes to the reevaluation of af Klint's significance in early modernism. Carrier's writing engages with the painting's formal qualities and esoteric symbolism. This publication appeared during a period of renewed scholarly interest in the artist's extensive body of work.

Key facts

  • David Carrier wrote a review of Hilma af Klint's painting
  • The painting is titled 'De tio största, No. 10, Alderdomen, 1907'
  • The review was published on September 9, 2015
  • Artcritical published the review at 12:25 AM
  • Artcritical uses WordPress as its publishing platform
  • Hilma af Klint created the painting in 1907
  • The painting is part of her 'De tio största' series
  • The review examines af Klint's spiritualist influences

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  • Hilma af Klint
  • David Carrier

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  • Artcritical

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