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William Baziotes: A Retrospective Exhibition : an Exhibition

William Baziotes: A Retrospective Exhibition : an Exhibition is a detailed publication that delves into the life and work of the influential American artist William Baziotes. The book offers an extensive look at his career, presenting a curated selection of his paintings, sculptures, and drawings. It includes insights into his artistic development, techniques, and thematic explorations. The book also features essays by art historians and critics that provide context and analysis of Baziotes' work, making it an essential resource for art enthusiasts and scholars alike. more

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William Baziotes
William Baziotes

William Baziotes, born on June 11, 1912, was an influential American painter. He is known for his significant contributions to the Abstract Expressionist movement in the mid-20th century. Baziotes' works are characterized by their unique use of color and formal exploration, which have had a profound impact on subsequent artists. more

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“I think when a man first discovers that two and two is four, there is 'beauty' in that; and we can see why. But if people stand and look at the moon and one says 'I think it's just beautiful tonight' and the other says 'The moon makes me feel awful' we are both 'clear'. A geometric shape - we know why we like it; and an unreasonable shape; it has a certain mystery that we recognize as real; but it is difficult to put these things in an objective way.”

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“Whereas certain people start with a recollection or an experience and paint that experience, to some of us the act of doing is the experience; so that we are not quite clear why we are engaged on a particular work. And because we are more interested in plastic matters than we are in matters of words, once can begin a painting and carry it through and stop it and do nothing about the title at all. All pictures are full of association.”

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