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Black angel : a life of Arshile Gorky
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Black angel : a life of Arshile Gorky

by Nouritza Matossian

This biography explores the tumultuous life and influential career of Armenian-born artist Arshile Gorky, who survived genocide and emigrated to America to become a pioneer of modern art. It examines how his traumatic early years shaped his identity and work.

Accession 23451 ISBN 0712667288 Publisher Pimlico
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