Arshile Gorky
Arshile Gorky, born Vostanik Manoug Adoian in Khorkom, Ottoman Empire (now Turkey) in 1904, was a pivotal Armenian-American painter who played a crucial role in the development of Abstract Expressionism. He emigrated to the United States in the 1920s and studied at the Grand Central School of Art in New York. Gorky's early career involved teaching and creating works influenced by Post-Impressionism and Surrealism. Notable works include "The Artist and His Mother" and "The Liver is the Cock's Comb." His paintings are known for their fluid forms, vibrant colors, and emotional intensity. Gorky's work is held in major collections such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He passed away in 1948, leaving a lasting legacy in modern art. Read more about Arts.