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“You know how fussy and particular I am in painting. I am ever removing the paint and repainting the spot until I am completely exhausted.”

Quote by Arshile Gorky

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Arshile Gorky was an influential American painter known for his unique style that combined elements of Cubism, Surrealism, and Expressionism. Born on April 15, 1904, in Van, near Vanadzor, Armenia, he spent much of his childhood in the United States. Gorky's work is characterized by its emotional intensity and abstract forms, often reflecting his personal experiences and emotional states. more

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