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ILYA BOLOTOWSKY, 1907-1981

Ilya Bolotowsky was dedicated to abstraction, an allegiance reflected in his paintings, teaching, and interactions with other artists. He was a founding member of American Abstract Artists, a collaborative of like-minded artists formed in 1936. The group attempted to define abstract art for American audiences who were used to regionalism and social realism. “Our purpose is to unite abstract artists residing in the United States, to bring before the public their individual works, and in every way possible to foster public appreciation for this direction in painting and sculpture.”