Join Us on Zoom for Cy Twombly

What's the deal with Cy Twombly?

Polarizing American painter is considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th centuries...and one of the worst. 

He was a walking contradiction in every conceivable way. 

Enormously popular, but quite reclusive. He gave only a few interviews and didn't show up at his openings.

An abstract painter, inspired by poetry.

Ultramodern art, built on archeology, ruins, and classical antiquity.

American, but spent most of his life in Rome.

A longterm marriage to an Italian aristocrat, alongside a longterm relationship with a younger man, an open secret that was seldom discussed.

People pay millions for his paintings, but others called him a fraud and described his work as "scribbling."

Join us on Zoom to discuss his life and look at his artwork together. We will do some creative writing exercises inspired by his paintings.
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Cy Twombly: art, life, poetry

CA$40.00

What's the deal with Cy Twombly?

Join us to discuss the life and work of this American artist, and use several paintings for inspiration for our own poetry or stories.

Twombly is a polarizing figure in the art world. His wall sized scribbled abstractions routinely fetch tens of millions of dollars from museums and collectors, with other observers left shaking their heads. He has influenced countless contemporary artists toward a free and messy aesthetic.

Whether his work amazes or infuriates, join the discussion and discover what was behind this artist's enigmatic work. We will look especially closely at the influence of poetry in Cy's art.

Note, we are in Canada so checkout prices are in Canadian dollars. Your bank will make the currency exchange automatically. $40 Canadian dollars is approximately $29 USD. The current exchange rate changes daily but is around 30 percent.

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