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7 works across 1 institution
Cologne's Museum Ludwig holds 7 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.
Museum Ludwig
💎 Hidden GemCologne · 7 works on display
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 Cologne?
Our current data shows 7 Wassily Kandinsky paintings on display in Cologne, spread across the Museum Ludwig. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Cologne has the most Wassily Kandinsky paintings?
Museum Ludwig holds all 7 known Wassily Kandinsky works in Cologne.
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 Cologne
Cologne's art institutions cluster around the old town near the Cathedral — the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, the Ludwig Museum, and the Kolumba are all within easy walking distance. The Ludwig Museum has one of Europe's finest collections of 20th-century art. The KölnCard offers museum discounts and public transport.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.