Painter, Wassily Kandinsky Gets Google Doodle On 148th Birthday

Dec 16, 2014 - 8:22 am 0 by
Filed Under Logos

Wassily Kandinsky Google Logo

Today, on Google's home page, worldwide, is a special Google Doodle, Google Logo, for painter, Wassily Kandinsky.

Wassily Kandinsky would be celebrating his 148th birthday today. Born in Moscow on December 16, 1866 - he was influential Russian painter and art theorist, being known for painting the first abstract painting ever. He may be known as the father of abstract painting by some.

He died 3 days before his 78th birthday, on December 13, 1944 in France.

Google is remembering his work and life by placing a Google Doodle on the home page on his 148th birthday.

Forum discussion at Google+.

 

Popular Categories

The Pulse of the search community

Search Video Recaps

 
Video Details More Videos Subscribe to Videos

Most Recent Articles

Search Forum Recap

Daily Search Forum Recap: July 4, 2025

Jul 4, 2025 - 10:00 am
Search Video Recaps

Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google June 2025 Core Update, Search Volatility, Insights Report, Ads & More

Jul 4, 2025 - 8:01 am
Bing Search

Bing Search Tests Zoomable & Sticky Related Searches

Jul 4, 2025 - 7:51 am
Google

Google AI Mode Can Respond In Non-English Languages

Jul 4, 2025 - 7:41 am
Bing Search

Bing Tests Local Place Listings In Green

Jul 4, 2025 - 7:31 am
Google Ads

Google Merchant Center Gains Automatic Shipping Updates

Jul 4, 2025 - 7:21 am
Previous Story: Control Your Home (Nest) With Google Now Search; Real Task Completion