Composition 8 by Wassily Kandinsky Beach Shorts

Preisspanne: €25.88 bis €45.88

Composition 8 by Wassily Kandinsky Beach Shorts bring Kandinsky’s 1923 geometric abstract painting into lightweight summer beachwear. The artwork is printed across the shorts in high resolution, showing circles, angled lines, triangles, sharp black forms, red accents, yellow shapes, blue details and Bauhaus-era abstract rhythm across a regular men’s beach shorts silhouette.

These beach shorts are made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex with a lightweight 120 g/m² fabric weight. The fabric feels smooth, flexible and easy to wear for beach days, poolside outfits, resort wear, summer travel and relaxed warm-weather styling.

The regular fit, elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring support easy comfort for beach walks, poolside wear and casual summer use. The Kandinsky artwork gives the shorts a sharp geometric art look while keeping the garment practical for warm-weather outfits.

Explore more wearable art in our art shorts collection, shop more summer swimwear in our beach shorts collection, browse more works in our Wassily Kandinsky collection, view matching designs in the Composition VIII collection, or read our Kandinsky paintings and Bauhaus guide.

Key features

  • Artwork: Inspired by Composition 8 by Wassily Kandinsky
  • Alternate artwork title: Composition VIII / Komposition 8
  • Product type: Men’s lightweight beach shorts
  • Art movement: Geometric abstraction / Bauhaus-period abstract art
  • Material: 95% polyester and 5% spandex
  • Fabric weight: 120 g/m²
  • Fit: Regular men’s fit
  • Waist: Elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring
  • Print: High-resolution all-over artwork print
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
  • Product weight: 0.211 kg

About Composition 8 by Wassily Kandinsky

Composition 8 was painted by Kandinsky in July 1923 and is now in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. The painting belongs to Kandinsky’s Bauhaus-period abstract language, where circles, triangles, angled lines and colour relationships create movement without a traditional subject.

The composition is known for its geometric tension, black linear structure, circles, diagonals, triangles, yellow shapes, blue details, red accents and carefully balanced abstract space. Kandinsky turns shape, rhythm and colour into the main subject of the painting.

This artwork works especially well on men’s beach shorts because the front and back panels give the geometric composition enough space to remain clear. The result is a sharp art-fashion piece with a clear Kandinsky, Composition 8, Bauhaus, geometric abstraction and modern art identity.

Why these beach shorts work

  • Lightweight summer fabric: The polyester-spandex blend feels smooth, flexible and easy to wear in warm weather.
  • All-over artwork print: The design turns the full garment into wearable Kandinsky art instead of using a small front graphic.
  • Comfortable waistband: The elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring help the shorts sit securely during beach, pool and travel use.
  • Regular men’s fit: The cut pairs easily with plain T-shirts, tank tops, linen shirts, slides, sandals or sneakers.
  • Strong abstract theme: The design connects the shorts with Kandinsky, Composition 8, Bauhaus, circles, triangles, line art and geometric abstraction.

Size guide

This size guide shows product measurements for the men’s lightweight polyester beach shorts. The size chart is manually measured, with a margin of error of 3 cm.

Inches

Measurement S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Length 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 20.9 21.9 22.9 23.9 Waist 31.0 32.0 33.0 34.9 35.9 37.9 39.8 41.8 Hip 41.7 43.7 45.1 47.0 48.0 50.0 52.0 53.9

Centimeters

Measurement S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Length 43.2 45.7 48.2 50.7 53.2 55.7 58.2 60.7 Waist 78.7 81.2 83.7 88.7 91.2 96.2 101.2 106.2 Hip 106 111.1 114.5 119.5 122 127 132 137

How to style these Kandinsky Composition 8 beach shorts

Pair them with white, black, cream, navy, light blue, yellow, red, grey, charcoal or beige tops. A plain T-shirt, tank top, linen shirt or open short-sleeve shirt works best because the geometric abstract artwork already creates the main visual focus.

For a clean beach outfit, wear them with a white T-shirt and slides. For resort styling, pair them with a cream linen shirt and sandals. For a stronger art-fashion look, wear them with black or navy and let the yellow, blue, red and black geometric forms stand out.

More Composition 8 products

Shipping and returns

Tracked shipping is available on every order. Returns are accepted within 30 days. See our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy.

Care instructions

  • Machine wash cold with similar colors
  • Turn inside out before washing to help protect the print
  • Do not bleach
  • Tumble dry low
  • Do not iron
  • Do not dry clean

Mini FAQ

Are these beach shorts for men?

Yes. These are men’s beach shorts with a regular fit.

What fabric are they made from?

They are made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex with a 120 g/m² fabric weight.

Does the artwork print cover the shorts?

Yes. The shorts use a high-resolution all-over artwork print inspired by Wassily Kandinsky’s Composition 8, also known as Composition VIII.

What is the artwork style?

The design is based on geometric abstraction and Kandinsky’s Bauhaus-period language, with circles, angled lines, triangles, black forms, red accents, yellow shapes and blue details.

Why does this artwork work well on beach shorts?

The geometric composition spreads naturally across the larger front and back print panels, giving the shorts a clear abstract art identity from every angle.

Do these shorts have an adjustable waist?

Yes. They include an elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring.

What sizes are available?

They are available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL.

Unsere beliebtesten Produkte