To understand Composition 8 (Composition VIII), you first have to understand why Wassily Kandinsky occupies such a singular place in art history. Kandinsky was not simply experimenting with abstraction; he was actively trying to redefine what art could be. At a time when painting was still expected to depict something recognisable, Kandinsky argued that colour,… Continue reading Why Kandinsky Changed Art Forever (And Why That Matters Here)