But, after all, the aim of art is to create space - space that is not compromised by decoration or illustration, space within which the subjects of painting can live. (Frank Stella)

But, after all, the aim of art is to create space - space that is not compromised by decoration or illustration, space within which the subjects of painting can live.

Frank Stella

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