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Frank Stella is an influential American painter born on May 12, 1936. Known for his minimalist style and unique painting techniques, Stella's works have had a profound impact on the art world.

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“Abstract paintings must be as real as those created by the 16th century Italians.”

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“I get cranky real easily. So the honor of it and the wonder of it all and everything has a hard time overcoming the petty annoyances; I mean, that's simply the reality of being alive, I guess.”

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“Architecture can't fully represent the chaos and turmoil that are part of the human personality, but you need to put some of that turmoil into the architecture, or it isn't real.”

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Book:Frank Stella at 2000

Source: Frank Stella at 2000

“I like real art. It's difficult to define 'real' but it is the best word for describing what I like to get out of art and what the best art has. It has the ability to convince you that it's present - that it's there. You could say it's authentic... but real is actually a better word, broad as it may be.”

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Author:Frank Stella

About the Author

Born: May 12, 1936
Known for: Painter
Quotes: 36

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