Abstract Art

Explore the fascinating world of abstract art in this fresh take by renowned historian Pepe Karmel. From a global perspective, Karmel examines how artists from around the world have used abstract imagery to express social, cultural, and spiritual experiences. Through five inclusive themes - body, landscape, cosmology, architecture, and man-made signs and patterns - Karmel presents a series of narratives that go far beyond established figures and movements traditionally associated with abstract art. With thoughtful pairings of featured works and in-depth analysis, this groundbreaking history includes pieces from artists all over the world, from Joan Miró to Wu Guanzhong.