Wayne Thiebaud, recognized for his vibrant still-lifes and landscapes, embraced the philosophy that art is an accumulation of influences. A retrospective titled "Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art" showcases approximately 60 significant works from his six-decade career, reflecting his profound relationship with art history. Thiebaud mingled with famed abstract artists in New York, leading to a distinctive style influenced by Pop Art. His belief that art emerges from previous works allowed him to reinterpret masterpieces while establishing a unique artistic voice, ultimately paying homage to the Western art canon through his innovative creations.
It’s hard for me to think of artists who weren’t influential on me because I’m such a blatant thief.
I believe very much in the tradition that art comes from art and nothing else.
Thiebaud copied, reinterpreted, mashed up, and transformed art history into his own artistic vision.
Art Comes from Art showcases how Thiebaud borrowed from the breadth of European and American masterworks.
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