Painting the port of Gaeta in Cy Twombly’s Studio #artbasel #artbaselmiami #twombly #cytwombly | Damian Elwes

Not sure how to look at a Cy Twombly painting? Here are 3 clues: 1️⃣ Illegible by design — Twombly’s marks aren’t meant to be read like text. Instead, they evoke mood, memory, and the passage of time. After moving to Italy in the 1950s, he drew inspiration from the weathered walls of ancient buildings and the layered scratches, drips, and scrapes of graffiti. 2️⃣ Poetry & myth — A voracious reader, Twombly filled his works with references to poetry and classical myths. Keep an eye on his titles