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Chicago's Art Institute of Chicago holds 5 works by Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Kandinsky was one of the pioneers of abstract art, producing some of the first fully non-representational paintings around 1911. Born in Moscow, he worked in Munich, where he co-founded the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter, and later taught at the Bauhaus alongside Paul Klee.
Works by Wassily Kandinsky are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago · 5 works on display
The Art Institute of Chicago holds one of the world's finest collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, alongside major American art. Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Grant Wood's American Gothic are among its most famous works.
About the artist
Wassily Kandinsky
Russian/German · Abstract Expressionism / Der Blaue Reiter · 1866–1944
Kandinsky was one of the pioneers of abstract art, producing some of the first fully non-representational paintings around 1911. Born in Moscow, he worked in Munich, where he co-founded the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter, and later taught at the Bauhaus alongside Paul Klee.
Key works
Composition VIIImprovisation 28Yellow-Red-Blue
Frequently asked questions
How many Wassily Kandinsky paintings are on display in Chicago?
Our current data shows 5 Wassily Kandinsky paintings on display in Chicago, spread across the Art Institute of Chicago. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Chicago has the most Wassily Kandinsky paintings?
Art Institute of Chicago holds all 5 known Wassily Kandinsky works in Chicago.
Where else can I see Wassily Kandinsky's paintings?
Wassily Kandinsky's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Wassily Kandinsky →
Planning your visit to Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is at Millennium Park — take the Red or Green CTA line to Adams/Wabash. Allow at least three hours; the Impressionist collection alone warrants a full morning. Illinois residents receive free entry on select days.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.