Famous Abstract Expressionist მხატვრები: Our Top 76

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ფრანტიშეკ კუპკა 1871–1957

ჩეხი From ოპავა ['რეალიზმი', 'სიმბოლიზმი', 'ორფიზმი', 'კუბიზმი', 'აბსტრაქცია'] On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages

Between 1889 and 1892, he spent his time at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. He became involved with theosophy and Eastern philosophy, looking for meaning beyond the physical surface of a canvas.

See them at To see his canvases in person, one might travel to New York City.

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ლი კრასნერი 1908–1984

ამერიკელი From ბრუკლინი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

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ჰანს ჰარტუნგი 1904–1989

გერმან-ფრანგი From ლაიფციგი ჟესტური აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

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რობერტ მამერუელი 1915–1991

ამერიკელი From აბერდინი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

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ფრანც კლაინი 1910–1962

ამერიკელი From უილქს-ბერი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

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ზაო ვუ-კი 1920–2013

From პეკინი ['1920-იანი წლების არტ დეკო', 'ექსპრესიონიზმი', 'აბსტრაქტული ხელოვნება'] On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Furthermore, the burgeoning interest in psychology, spearheaded by figures like Sigmund Freud, fueled explorations into the hidden depths of the human psyche—a theme that would become increasingly prominent in their work.

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კლიფორდ სტილ 1904–1980

ამერიკელი From გრანდ-აილენდი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

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რიჩარდ დიბენკორნი 1922–1993

ამერიკელი From პორტლენდი ['აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი', 'Bay Area Figurative', 'ლირიკული აბსტრაქცია'] On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

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აარონ სისკინდი 1903–1991

ამერიკელი From ნიუ-იორკი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი

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ჰანს ჰოფმანი 1880–1966

გერმან-ამერიკელი From ვაისენბურგ ამ დერ ვესერში აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

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ადოლფ გოტლიბი 1903–1974

ამერიკელი From ნიუ-იორკი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Adolph Gottlieb, born in New York City in 1903, emerged as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning landscape of American Abstract Expressionism. He received foundational training at the Art Students League and Parsons The New School for Design, but it was his subsequent travels through Europe during the 1920s that truly ignited his aesthetic sensibilities.

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Jean-Paul Riopelle 1923–2002

Canadian From Montreal Lyrical Abstraction On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Later, he attended the École des beaux-arts de Montréal but transitioned to the École du meuble, graduating in 1945. This shift proved pivotal as it led him to Paul-Émile Borduas.

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იუ Youngkuk 1916–2002

კორეელი From Ulchin აბსტრაქტული ფერწერა

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ად რينهარტი 1913–1967

ამერიკელი From ბუფალო აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი, მინიმალიზმი On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

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Mark Tobey 1890–1976

American From Centerville Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Mark George Tobey, born in Centerville, Wisconsin, in 1890, was more than just a painter; he was a spiritual seeker whose artistic journey mirrored his lifelong exploration of faith, philosophy, and the delicate balance between Eastern and Western aesthetics.

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პოლ ჯენკსი 1923–2012

ამერიკელი From კანზას სიტი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი

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ეთელ ნ. アドნანი 1925–2021

American From ბეირუთი ['Assemblage', 'Pop Art', 'Neo-Dada'] On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

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Richard Art Hambleton 1952–2017

Canadian From Tofino Street art, Conceptual art

He received an Advanced Diploma from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, honing his skills in painting and printmaking before relocating to New York City in the late 1970s.

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გეორგი Ștefănescu-Râmnic 1914–2007

Romanian-German From Pǎlăneşti Expressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism

The art of George Ștefănescu- Râmnic serves as a vibrant bridge between the deep-rooted traditions of Romania and the bold, experimental spirit of European modernism. This early exposure to sacred art paved the way for his formal studies at the Academy of Creative Arts in Bucharest, where he studied under the notable Nicolae Dărăscu.

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Daan Lemaire და lahir 1942

Dutch From Naarden Abstract Expressionism

Born in Naarden, Netherlands, in 1942, Daan Lemaire emerged as a significant figure within the evolving landscape of Dutch abstract expressionism. A formative influence came through his association with Willy Boers, a contemporary painter already experimenting with abstraction, who imparted valuable insights into color theory and the expressive potential of gouache. His formal artistic education was initially disrupted; after a year at the Academy of Fine Arts St.

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ჯორჯ ედგარ ኦრი 1857–1918

ამერიკელი From ბილოქსი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი

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William Baziotes 1912–1963

American From Pittsburgh Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Through his involvement with the Works Progress Administration (WPA), particularly the easel project between 1938 and 1940, he found the freedom to experiment with large-scale canvases that demanded a more visceral, gestural approach.

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David Smith 1906–1965

United States From Decatur Abstract expressionism On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

His creative journey involved studying at Ohio University and Notre Dame, and he worked on the assembly line of the Studebaker automobile factory in South Bend, Indiana. After moving to New York in 1926, he studied at the Art Students League of New York. During the Great Depression, he participated in the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project.

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Theodoros Stamos 1922–1997

Greek-American From ნიუ-იორკი Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

The culmination of this exploration arrived with the Infinity Field Series, beginning in 1971. Within this series, the Lefkada sub-series held particular significance, drawing direct inspiration from his ancestral homeland and reflecting a deep connection to place and memory.

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შაკირ ჰასან ალ-საიდი 1925–2004

From ბაღდადი

Shakir Hassan Al Said was a multifaceted artist – painter, sculptor, writer, philosopher, art critic, and historian. Furthered his artistic training with a diploma in painting from the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad (1954).

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Bernie Casey 1939–2017

American Abstract Expressionism

Before he became a celebrated figure in the world of fine art, his presence was felt on the gridiron of the National Football League, where he played with legendary intensity for the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams.

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რუთ აიკო ასავა 1926–2013

ამერიკელი From ნორვოლკი მოდერნიზმი, სკულპტურა On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

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Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld და lahir 1936

American From Pittsburgh Abstract Art

Born in 1936 within the historic Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, her life was a continuous dialogue between the structured world of her heritage and the fluid, boundless realms of her imagination.

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Requena Nozal და lahir 1947

Spanish From Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism

Requena Nozal, born in Zaragoza, Spain in 1947, stands as a singular figure within the landscape of contemporary Spanish art. Early Influences: Nozal’s formative years were steeped in the traditions of Zaragozan craftsmanship and artistic heritage. The Embrace of Encaustic Technique: Unlike many artists of his era who favored oil paints, Nozal championed encaustic, a process involving fusing beeswax mixed with pigments onto prepared wood panels.

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ალმა თომასი 1891–1978

From კოლამბუსი On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Born: 1891 in Columbus, Georgia, Alma Woodsey Thomas was the eldest of four children. The family relocated to the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in 1907 due to racial violence and seeking better educational opportunities.

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გრეის ჰარტიგანი 1922–2008

ამერიკელი From ნიუარკი Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

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Norman Bluhm 1921–1999

From Chicago Abstract expressionist On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

His presence in the canon is cemented by his inclusion in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He began with the rigid, structural logic of architecture, attending the Illinois Institute of Technology at sixteen. There, he operated in the shadow of giants like Mies van de Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright.

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ი ენგრო 1904–1989

კორეელი-ფრანგი From სეული აღმოსავლური და დასავლური ექსპრესიონზმი

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Geta Brătescu 1926–2018

Romanian From Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art

Born Georgina Comanescu on May 4, 1926, in Ploiești, Romania, her journey as an artist was marked by resilience, innovation, and a profound exploration of identity, feminism, and the very essence of creative expression.

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ჰედა სტერნი 1910–2011

რუმინელ-ამერიკელი From ბუქარესტი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი, სურrealიზმი On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

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Alan Davie 1920–2014

Scottish From Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

James Alan Davie (September 28, 1920 – April 5, 2014) was a Scottish painter and musician whose distinctive style fused abstract expressionism with influences from Zen Buddhism and surrealist art. Born in Grangemouth, Scotland, Davie’s artistic journey began at Edinburgh College of Art in the late 1930s where he honed his skills before serving in World War II.

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George Stefanescu

Though biographical details remain somewhat elusive – a deliberate choice perhaps, reflecting his preference for allowing the artwork itself to speak – it’s clear that Stefanescu has cultivated a deeply personal artistic vision over decades of dedicated practice. Born in Romania, he continues to live and work there, drawing inspiration from the landscapes, traditions, and subtle emotional currents of his homeland.

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სამ გილიამი 1933–2022

ამერიკელი From ტუპელო ფერადი ველის ფერწერის სტილი (Color Field Painting) On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

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James Brooks 1906–1992

American From St. Louis Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Studied at the Art Students League under Boardman Robinson and Kimon Nicolaides. Worked as a commercial artist to support himself.

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აბრაამ რატნერი 1893–1978

ამერიკელი From პოუკიპზი ექსპრესიონზმი, სურrealიზმი On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

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Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong is an artist whose work resonates deeply with a sense of shared memory and the comforting glow of Americana. The hyperrealism of artists like Richard Estes and Chuck Close is evident in his meticulous attention to detail, but Armstrong's paintings possess a warmth and emotional depth that sets them apart.

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Milton Resnick 1917–2004

American From Bratslav Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Milton Resnick, born Rachmiel Resnick on January 7, 1917, in Bratslav, Ukraine, was a pivotal figure in the evolution of American Abstract Expressionism. The early years of his life were marked by upheaval; his family, prosperous Jewish merchants – builders on his father’s side, flour traders through his mother – fled the turmoil following the Russian Revolution, seeking refuge in the United States in 1922.

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Alice Rahon 1904–1987

French/Mexican From Chenecey-Buillon Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Alice Rahon, born Alice Marie Yvonne Philippot in 1904 in Chenecey-Buillon, France, embarked on a remarkable artistic path that intertwined poetry and painting, ultimately becoming a pivotal figure in the development of abstract expressionism within Mexico’s vibrant art scene.

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Fernando de Szyszlo 1925–2017

Peruvian From Lima Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Fernando de Szyszlo (1925-2017) stands as a monumental figure in Peruvian art history, recognized for his pioneering role in establishing abstract expressionism within Latin America while simultaneously honoring the profound legacy of Andean culture.

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ბუფორდ მონტგომერი დელენი 1901–1979

ფრანგი From ნოქსვილი პოსტ-იმპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

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Norman Lewis 1909–1979

American From Harlem Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Norman Wilfred Lewis, born in Harlem, New York City, in 1909, emerged as a pivotal figure in the American art landscape of the mid-20th century.

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ჩუ ტე-ჩუნი 1920–2014

ჩინურ-ფრანგი From Baytu აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

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Terry Frost 1915–2003

British From Leamington Spa Abstract Art On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Sir Terence Ernest Manitou Frost did not follow the traditional, gilded path of a child prodigy; instead, his journey toward becoming a titan of British abstraction was one of resilience, late discovery, and profound transformation. Born in Leamington Spa in 1915, Frost’s early years were defined more by manual labor than by the studio.

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ტომი ოტაკე ნაკაკუბო 1913–2015

იაპონელი ბრაზილიელი From კიოტო ინფორმალური აბსტრაქციონიზმი On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

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პატრიკ ჰერონი 1920–1999

ბრიტანელი From Headingley აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

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Nicola De Maria და lahir 1954

Italian From Foglianise Transavanguardia On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Born in Foglianise, Italy, in 1954, Nicola de Maria’s artistic journey is a compelling narrative of transformation – from medical studies to the vibrant explosion of color and layered imagery that defines his signature style. This Italian artistic collective, spearheaded by Achille Bonito Oliva, rejected the strict formalism of Minimalism and Conceptualism, instead embracing a return to figurative representation infused with historical references, mythological allusions, and a distinctly Baroque sensibility.

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იან დავენპორტი და lahir 1966

English From სიდკაპი Abstract painter On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

As an English abstract painter and a former Turner Prize nominee, his presence in the British art scene was solidified early on, notably through his participation in the seminal Freeze exhibition at Surrey Docks, organized by Damien Hirst. After studying at Northwich College of Art and Design in Cheshire, he moved on to graduate from Goldsmiths College in 1988.

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Anne Ryan 1889–1954

American From Hoboken Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Education: Attended the Academy of St Elizabeth Convent for high school and early college. Early Literary Pursuits: Frequented art and literary circles in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood.

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Melvin Edwards 1937–2026

American From Houston Abstract Sculpture On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Born on May 4, 1937, in Houston, Texas, Edwards’ early life was shaped by the starkly divided realities of the segregated South. As he moved through the integrated landscapes of Ohio and eventually to California in 1955, Edwards began a transformative journey that would lead him from the foundational disciplines of painting at UCLA to the rugged, industrial mastery of welding and steel assemblage.

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Ulfert Wilke 1907–1987

German-American From Bavaria Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Ulfert Wilke (1907–1987) stands as a singular figure in the landscape of Abstract Expressionism, distinguished not merely by his prolific output but also by an intellectual rigor that positioned him at the forefront of exploring connections between visual art and linguistic thought.

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ჯონ ჰოილენდი 1934–2011

ბრიტანელი From შეფილდი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

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Carl Gustaf Nelson 1898–1988

American From Hörby Abstract sculpture, Assemblage On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Louise Nevelson, born Leah Berliawsky in the Poltava Governorate of the Russian Empire (present-day Ukraine), emigrated to the United States with her family in 1905.

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Fritz Bultman 1919–1985

American From New Orleans Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Born in 1919 in the culturally rich landscape of New Orleans, Bultman’s early life was steeped in an environment where visual aesthetics and tradition intertwined. In 1935, as a young student, Bultman traveled to Munich, a period that would fundamentally reshape his artistic DNA. It was here that he encountered the influential Maria Hofmann, whose presence served as a bridge to the legendary Hans Hofmann.

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ფრენსის ჰენრი კრიტჩლი ჰინდერი 1906–1992

ავსტრალიელი From სამერ ჰილ მოდერნიზმი, აბსტრაქტული ხელოვნება On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

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Eugene Grigsby, Jr. 1918–2013

American From Greensboro Abstract/Expressionism On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1918, Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr., later known simply as J.E. He was deeply impacted by the art of indigenous cultures from North America, Africa, and South America, particularly the Kuba people of the Congo.

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Taro Yamamoto 1919–1994

From Hollywood On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Born in California but deeply connected to Japanese culture. Army during World War II (November 7, 1941 – February 23, 1946).

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Rosemarie Beck 1923–2003

American From Westchester County Abstract Expressionism & Figurative Expressionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Born in 1923 in Westchester County, New York, to Hungarian Jewish immigrants, her early life was steeped in a rich cultural heritage that would later serve as the bedrock for her profound explorations of human drama.

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Maurice Cockrill 1936–2013

British From Hartlepool Pop Realism, Romantic Expressionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Maurice Cockrill (1936–2013) remains a singular figure in British art, an artist perpetually engaged in a restless dialogue with the natural world and the human condition. Born in Hartlepool, County Durham, his early life was marked by a peripatetic existence – a series of moves across Wales and the Midlands – shaping a sensibility deeply rooted in observation and a profound connection to place.

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Claudio Verna და lahir 1937

Italian From Guardiagrele Pittura Analitica, Minimalism

Claudio Verna, born in the picturesque town of Guardiagrele, Italy, in 1937, embarked on an artistic journey that would establish him as a pivotal figure in Italian post-war painting.

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გარი რეგი და lahir 1946

ბრიტანელი From ჰაი-უიკომბი აბსტრაქტული ფერების ველი

Gary Wragg | CAS - Contemporary Art Society.

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აიშა ჩენი და lahir 1959

ბრიტანელი From პარიზი თანამედროვე ხელოვნება; აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი