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How did curator Kirk Varnedoe describe Twombly's work?

  • Conventional

  • Truculently difficult

  • Easily accessible

  • Nostalgic

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Truculently difficult is a term that curator Kirk Varnedoe used to accurately describe artist Cy Twombly’s work. Twombly's paintings and drawings are challenging to decipher, often consisting of abstract marks, scribbles, and fragments of text. His style is characterized by a rejection of traditional artistic conventions, making his art complex and ambiguous, requiring viewers to actively engage with the work to find their own meaning.
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