Cy Twombly (1928 - ) is an American artist best known for his large scale, abstract works incorporating both drawing and painting. He also occasionally incorporates text in sprawling cursive. His first solo exhibition was held in Kootz Gallery in 1951 and his work has since been exhibited around the world. A collection of his work was recently on exhibit at the Tate Modern. He currently lives in Lexington and Italy.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2008/jun/03/art1 (Interview)
http://www.gagosian.com/artists/cy-twombly/exhibitions (Gallery)
http://www.menil.org/twombly.html (Website)
I had the very fortunate experience of viewing Twombly's "Seasons" at the Tate Modern in January of 2008. It was an awe-inspiring moment and I had a difficult time tearing myself away. The stream of consciousness element of his work both fascinates and inspires me.
Apparently, years ago, a young Frenchwoman visited a gallery which displayed his painting "Say Goodbye, Catullus, to the Shores of Asia Minor" and was found staring at it, completely naked. She was discovered and told to dress herself, but before leaving she wrote in the guest book, "The painting makes me want to run naked."
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