Cy Twombly
Cy Twombly (USA, 1928–2011) was a celebrated painter and sculptor known for his abstract, calligraphic style. His works combined gestural marks, poetic references, and layered textures. Twombly’s monumental paintings and sculptures often explored themes of history, mythology, and memory, leaving a profound impact on 20th-century art.

Artwork by Willem de Kooning
What is Gestural?
Gestural art is a term that describes painting with freely sweeping brushstrokes. The primary goal of gestural art is to allow the artist to physically express emotional impulses. The varied, yet expressive paint marks are intended to convey the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, which viewers are believed to understand through the dynamic and spontaneous application of paint.