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“I work in waves, because I'm impatient. Because of a certain physicality, of lack of breath from standing. It has to be done and I do take liberties I wouldn't have taken before.”

Quote by Cy Twombly

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Cy Twombly was an American painter known for his unique style and abstract expressionist works. His paintings often feature spontaneous scribbles, graffiti, and text, blended with natural elements. Born on April 25, 1928, he passed away on July 5, 2011. more

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