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The art presented on this page represents pieces that have inspired me over the years--artistically, creatively, and spiritually:  They have moved me as works of art; they have fueled my writing and my own artistic output; and they have provided untold hours of spiritual and philosophical solace. 
VAN GOGH "STARRY NIGHT" (1889)
VAN GOGH: STARRY NIGHT
  • MoMA: https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/vincent-van-gogh-the-starry-night-1889
  • VAN GOGH GALLERY: http://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/starry-night.html
  • SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/van-goghs-night-visions-131900002/
  • BIOGRAPHY: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh
DOWNING GIRL. R. LICHTENSTEIN. 1963.

ROY LICHTENSTEIN: DROWNING GIRL (1963)

  • MoMA: https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/lichtenstein-drowning-girl-1963
  • WIKIPEDIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drowning_Girl
  • MENTAL FLOSS: http://mentalfloss.com/article/501929/15-facts-about-roy-lichtensteins-drowning-girl
  • BIOGRAPHY: http://www.theartstory.org/artist-lichtenstein-roy.htm
  • BIOGRAPHY: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Lichtenstein
SKY CATHEDRAL. NEVELSON. 1958.
LOUISE NEVELSON: SKY CATHEDRAL (1958)
  • MoMA: https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/louise-nevelson-sky-cathedral-1958
  • BIOGRAPHY: http://www.theartstory.org/artist-nevelson-louise.htm
  • COURSERA (video): https://www.coursera.org/learn/ideas/lecture/Snbxg/4-8-louise-nevelson-sky-cathedral-1958


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