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Agony endeavors to make an emotional and aesthetic statement about pain and personal violation. It does this by using techniques usually called Surrealist or Abstract Expressionist, in dong so it makes its statement abstractly, letting the very action of painting tell part of the story.

Gorky suffered a severe illness, which was finally diagnosed as colon cancer. The operation had a profound effect on his attitude towards his own body. The shapes in this painting suggest bodily organs and living tissue, oftern called "biomorphic" abstraction, also the red palette is suggestive of blood. The tall assemblage seems to be shrieking in protest. Though many of Gorky's paintings are lyric and cheerful, this one seems to evoke a painful despair, somewhat transfigured by the beauty of its painterly surface.

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What is Arshile Gorky's birthday?

Arshile Gorky was born on April 15, 1904.


When was Arshile Gorky born?

Arshile Gorky was born on April 15, 1904.


What is the birth name of Arshile Gorky?

Arshile Gorky's birth name is Vosdanig Adoian.


When did Arshile Gorky die?

Arshile Gorky died on July 21, 1948 at the age of 44.


How old was Arshile Gorky at death?

Arshile Gorky died on July 21, 1948 at the age of 44.


How old is Arshile Gorky?

Arshile Gorky was born on April 15, 1904 and died on July 21, 1948. Arshile Gorky would have been 44 years old at the time of death or 111 years old today.


What is Arshile Gorky famous for?

Arshile Gorky is most famous for his works of art. He is a painter and is known for his contributions to the style of art known as Abstract Expressionism.


What has the author Karlen Mooradian written?

Karlen Mooradian has written: 'Arshile Gorky Adoian' 'The Dawn of Printing (Journalism Monographs 23)' 'A special issue on Arshile Gorky'


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How big is Arshile Gorky's mother and son?

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What actors and actresses appeared in Without Gorky - 2011?

The cast of Without Gorky - 2011 includes: Maro Gorky as herself Natasha Gorky as herself Arshile Gorky as himself Agnes Magruder as herself Cosima Spender as herself