By Julia Beeson
The legacy of Hilma af Klint, a visionary Swedish artist and mother of western abstractionism, has become the center of a commercial, legal and philosophical dispute within the Hilma af Klint Foundation (the Foundation). Originally established to preserve her work and spiritual vision, the Foundation is now divided over how her art should be commercialized, managed, and made accessible. At the heart of the conflict is the fFoundation’s current chair Erik af Klint, his fellow board of directors, and a collapsed deal with gallery David Zwirner. This dispute has not only led to the loss of high-profile collaborations but also raises broader questions about the governance of artistic legacies, the laws governing foundations, and the wider implications of dysfunctional boards.
I. Hilma af Klint
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