Tuesday, January 4, 2011

ABC Wednesday - Y

(January 5,1900-1955)

And it just happens to be his birthday!
Happy Birthday, Yyves Tanguy






I Came Like I Promised (Je suis venu comme j'avais promis, Adieu) 
1926



Outside
 1929

"The painting develops before my eyes, unfolding its surprises as it progresses. It is this which gives me the sense of complete liberty, and for this reason I am incapable of forming a plan or making a sketch beforehand."  Yves Tanguy


                               The Hand in the Clouds (La Main dans les nuages)
  1927

The Ribbon of Extremes 
1932

"Beloved imagination, what I most like in you is your unsparing quality."
~Andre Breton's Minifesto of Surrealism
(1924)


Sources:

Olga's Gallery

Mental Floss

Yves Tanguy World

Brainyquotes.com 

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10 comments:

  1. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    "The painting develops before my eyes, unfolding its surprises as it progresses." Yves Tanguy
    I like that quotation. I really like it. With an attitude like that, he didn't have to worry.
    Good post for the letter Y.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  2. CarverJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Great idea to feature the work of Yyves Tanguy. Great selections of his art.

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  3. HildredJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    A lovely, most interesting post. I want to go now and explore your blog!

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  4. susanJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Thanks for the introduction to another artist I wasn't familiar with. I went and looked at the links to see some of his other work and really like the monochromatic landscapes with flashes of color.

    It was interesting to read that his original studio was so small he could only work on one painting at a time. Sounds like mine.

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  5. HalieJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Lovely art work!

    Thanks for sharing them.

    Nathalie
    ABC Wednesday Team

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  6. Roger Owen GreenJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Most interesting style!
    ROG, ABC WEDNESDAY team

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  7. CherylJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Happy Birthday to this fine painter. Thanks for the introduction to his work.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I've always been a fan of strangeness, and anyone whose name starts with two Ys certainly fits the bill!

    ;)

    Cool stuff there, Gina.

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  9. FranciscaJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen Yves' paintings and they quite interesting. The painting entitled Je suis venu comme j'avais promis, Adieu would be translated: I came like I promised, Goodbye. :-) Super choice for Y day.

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  10. Tumblewords:January 5, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Happy Birthday, Yves! Wherever you might be. Interesting artwork - enjoyed the 'gallery'...

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