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Auction of rare Hilma af Klint artwork illuminates tensions over her legacy

NPR | By Michelle Aslam,
Sarah Robbins, Rob Schmitz
Published November 15, 2026 at 5:11 PM EST

The upcoming auction of a piece from Swedish abstract art pioneer Hilma af Klint has raised questions about control over her legacy.

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Michelle Aslam
Sarah Robbins
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Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.
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