The experience of the moment is what's important, and someh… - Karel Appel

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The experience of the moment is what's important, and somehow the image, the 'thing' is left over.

Karel Appel

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About Karel Appel

Karel Appel (April 25, 1921 – May 3, 2006) was a Dutch painter and sculptor. He was one of the early founders of the European avantgarde movement COBRA in 1948. Later Appel lived and worked in Paris and in the U.S. His painting art is mainly colorful and gestural.

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Pen Names: Apel, Karel • Appel, Christiaan Karel

Alternative Names: Appel Karel • Christiaan Karel Appel • C. K. Appel • Karel Apel • Christaan Karel Appel • C.K. Appel • K. Appel

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There exists an insanity that touches on a higher level, by knowledge or instinct. That insanity of life I try to put in my painting. It has nothing to do with any morals or laws. It is there and it is insane.

He is like an angel who floats for a little while on this planet and touches with his wings the canvas.

I don't paint, I hit.

The experience of the moment is what's important, and somehow the image, the 'thing' is left over. - Karel Appel

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