“I work in waves because I'm impatient. It has to be done. I take liberties.”

—  Cy Twombly

Quote, as cited by Serota N. in the interview 'Cy Twombly: History behind the Thought' , Exhitbition catalogue: Cycles & Seasons, Tate Modern, London 2008
2000 - 2011

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