Theodore Stamos

Theodore Stamos was an American painter born on December 31, 1922, in New York City, and he passed away on February 2, 1997. He was a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, known for his lyrical abstraction and use of color. Stamos was one of the youngest members of the New York School, a group of artists that included Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. His work was characterized by its exploration of natural forms and spiritual themes, often drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophy. Stamos's career was marked by his participation in the influential "The Irascibles" group, which protested against the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exclusion of modern art. Despite facing controversy later in life due to his involvement in the Rothko estate trial, Stamos's contributions to Abstract Expressionism remain significant.