Beyond Form: Mid-Century Abstraction

About the Exhibition

This exhibition explores how abstract art established itself as a vital visual language amid global upheaval and change from the 1940s to the 1970s. It presents a total of 65 artists working across more than 23 countries. It shows that abstraction was not merely an artistic choice but a powerful mode of expression reflecting social and political change. The exhibition is organized into several sections, including works from the 1940s through the 1970s. Signature works by artists who played key roles in the development of abstract art in particular offer insight into this art-historical context. Visitors can experience an exhibition rich with sights that convey how abstract art developed in connection with the changes of its era.