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"The Liver is the Cock’s Comb" by Arshile Gorky (1944)


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A biomorphic abstraction filled with flowing, organic shapes and vivid colors, inspired by Gorky's personal memories and emotions.

A vibrant painting that combines abstract forms with elements of surrealism. The forms are designed to swirl, melt, and intertwine, creating a sense of movement and emotional tension. The painting's energy comes from the contrasts between fluidity and chaos, with the soft shapes contrasting against sharp lines. Gorky uses fluid, organic shapes to represent the human body and natural elements. The painting is filled with vibrant colors, including reds, yellows, greens, and blues, which give the piece a dynamic, visceral quality. This piece is a biomorphic abstraction filled with flowing, organic shapes and vivid colors, giving viewers insight into Gorky's personal memories and emotions. 

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Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art: Responding to Societal Change

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1944

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