Swedish artist Hilma af Klint is thought to be one of the Western world’s first abstract painters – but have you heard of her? A Spiritualist (the belief that it’s possible to communicate with spirits) as well as an artist, the two things are inextricably linked for af Klint, and her huge paintings have an awe-inspiring feel to them. Unable to find renown or recognition in her own lifetime, she’s now the subject of a biopic, titled Hilma, from writer and director Lasse Hallström, best known for What’s Eating Gilbert Grape and Chocolat.
