What has remained are Louis» first «veils» and «florals» and Noland's «proto — circles,» living proof of unprecedented artistic breakthroughs in the late 1950s. (brooklynrail.org)
Although never really able to spawn a discernible art movement, the Impasse nevertheless became a breeding ground for some of the most influential artistic breakthroughs of early 20th century art, no doubt fuelled by an insouciant atmosphere of invigorating rivalries, sexual relationship merry - go - rounds, creative inspiration, and artistic collaboration — all amid a carefree environment of Bohemian squalor. (heikemoras.com)
[16] As he explained in a 2009 interview with Cleveland, Ohio's The Plain Dealer newspaper, he made a choice in 1967 to make art hard for himself and force a personal artistic breakthrough by abandoning the paintbrush. (en.wikipedia.org)