Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) was a Swedish artist and one of the pioneers of abstract art. She is often credited with creating some of the first abstract paintings in Western art history. Af Klint's work, however, was not widely recognized during her lifetime, as she kept much of it private and stipulated that it should not be exhibited until 20 years after her death.
Af Klint was a member of a group of spiritualists and mystics known as "The Five" or "The Five, Paintings for the Temple." The group engaged in seances and explored various spiritual and esoteric practices, influencing af Klint's artistic creations.