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Arshile Gorky: 1904-1948, a Retrospective

Arshile Gorky: 1904-1948, a Retrospective is a detailed examination of the life and art of Arshile Gorky, focusing on his development as an artist and his impact on modern art. The book includes analysis of his paintings, drawings, and sculptures, providing insight into his creative process and the cultural context of his work. more

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Arshile Gorky
Arshile Gorky

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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“I like painting because it's something I never come to the end of. Sometimes I paint a picture, then I paint it all out. Sometimes I'm working on fifteen or twenty pictures at the same time. I do that because I want to - because I like to change my mind so often. The thing to do is always to keep starting to paint, never finishing painting.”