Early in the twentieth century, Vasily Kandinsky, Franz Marc and Natalia Goncharova tore up the rules of painting with vivid color, flattened forms and raw emotion. This compact Guggenheim show pulls their work from the collection and traces how spirituality, nature and folk art pushed painting toward abstraction. If you are here for Taryn Simon or Guggenheim Pop, do not skip this gallery.
What to expect
Expect a focused gallery of paintings from the Guggenheim's holdings, many by artists central to the museum's founding identity. It is a short visit that adds historical depth to a trip up the rotunda.
Good to know
- Included with museum admission
- Nearest subway is the 4/5/6 at 86th Street
- Pairs with Taryn Simon in the rotunda and Guggenheim Pop in the same visit
- A good primer on the roots of abstraction for first-time visitors
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Common questions
Which artists are featured?
Natalia Goncharova, Vasily Kandinsky, Franz Marc and more, from the Guggenheim's collection.
Is it a separate ticket?
No. It is on view as part of a regular museum visit.
