Kandinsky's Life

Discover what inspired him to become an artist and explore his personal life through over 1,900 archival photos

The pivotal moments

A timeline of the defining events in Kandinsky's life

Becoming Kandinsky

A closer look at what made him stand out

What Did He Do Before He Became a Painter?

His youth in Russia and his two defining artistic experiences

Meet the family

Snapshots of Kandinsky's personal life

How Kandinsky shaped up

His journey towards becoming the modern master

How Kandinsky Saw A New Side of Shapes and Color

Discover how a young artist became a pioneer of abstract art

Explore

Travels, Young Love, Concerts, and Manifestos

An overview of Kandinsky's life as an artist

Blue Rider: Kandinsky's Publishing Career

What a trendy art magazine looked like over 100 years ago

What was Kandinsky's job before he was a painter?

A lawyer

Portrait of Vassily Kandinsky (Anonymous)

A man's best friend

Meet Daisy, Kandinsky's dog

A turning point

Kandinsky's transition towards abstraction

Back to Russia: Kandinsky During WWI

What happened when the artist had to leave Germany

On the road

Travel in the footsteps of the wandering painter

Hop on Board

From Russia to France, by way of Germany

Where Did Kandinsky Live?

Explore the many homes that the painter lived in

Kandinsky's famous friends

The friendships, collaborations, and rivalries at the heart of Kandinsky's life

Kandinsky's day off

Explore photos of the artist's travels, hobbies, and friends

Take a Trip Into the Archive

View all the photographs

Kandinsky Life

How his style developed

His lasting impact on the art world

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