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“Color in color is felt at any and every place of the pictorial organization; in its immediacy - its particularity. Color must be felt throughout.”

Quote by Jules Olitski

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Jules Olitski
Jules Olitski

Jules Olitski was an American painter known for his abstract expressionist style. His works are characterized by bold colors and fluid brushstrokes, profoundly influencing American art in the second half of the 20th century. more

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