Curatorial Narrative In the year 1923, Erich Wichmann’s “Twee geabstraheerde hoofden en een heilig hart” exemplifies the nascent stages of Abstract Expressionism, a movement that would soon shake the foundations of modern art. Characterized by Wichmann’s soft brushwork and deliberate palette of neutral tones – a masterful blend of grays and beiges – this work invites the viewer to consider the atmospheric intent behind the artist’s abstracted forms. Note how the gentle play of light across the composition imbues the piece with an otherworldly quality, its chromatic structure oscillating between the somber and the serene.As “Twee geabstraheerde hoofden en een heilig hart” is enlarged to 44×56 inches, its minimalist design style becomes even more pronounced, its spatial rhythm unfolding like a studied dance of negative space. The palette’s subtle nuances become more apparent in this larger format, taking on an almost material quality