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Edward Forman was Parsons' school friend and early collaborator. They met at the Slade School of Fine Art in London and became close friends. Forman shared Parsons' interest in abstraction and they collaborated on several projects, including the design of a mural for the 1939 New York World's Fair. Forman's influence can be seen in Parsons' early work, which often featured geometric shapes and bold colors.