Wassily Collection
Amidst the turbulent backdrop of World War I, a Russian artist named Wassily Kandinsky found solace in the simple pleasures of life
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Amidst the turbulent backdrop of World War I, a Russian artist named Wassily Kandinsky found solace in the simple pleasures of life. In 1926, his abstract works graced the walls of galleries, as seen in this German exhibition poster. Meanwhile, Marcel Breuer's iconic Wassily Chair, with its organic forms reminiscent of Kandinsky's art, made its mark in modern design. Flashback to 1911, a young Wassily, then a colonel in the Russian army, was captivated by the dance of Colonel de Basil and his dancers as they arrived in England aboard the Normandie. The rhythm and movement inspired him, much like the sway of a boat in his later painting "Boat Trip." As a child, Wassily's artistic inclinations were evident, as seen in this black-and-white photograph. His abstract works, such as "Murnau with Church," defied traditional representation, reflecting the inner workings of his mind and the world around him. Through his art, Kandinsky transformed the mundane into the extraordinary, offering a glimpse into the abstract realm of his imagination.