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# Richard Pousette-Dart

(1916–1992)   Painter   United States

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Richard Pousette-Dart was a painter from the United States, best known for *Richard Pousette-Dart*.

## Quick Facts About Richard Pousette-Dart

Born June 8, 1916

Died October 25, 1992

Nationality United States

Profession Painter

Notable works Richard Pousette-Dart

## About Richard Pousette-Dart

Richard Warren Pousette-Dart was an American abstract expressionist artist most recognized as a founder of the New York School of painting. His artistic output also includes drawing, sculpture, and fine-art photography.

## Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship

##  Quotes by Richard Pousette-Dart

> [I strive to express the spiritual nature of the Universe. Painting for me is a dynamic balance and wholeness of life; it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-pousette-dart/i-strive-to-express-the-spiritual-nature-of-the-universe-painting-for/)

[Richard Pousette-Dart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-pousette-dart/)

[Artist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/artist/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/314/richard-pousette-dart-70139_artist_i-strive-to-express-the-spiritual-nature_165146.png)

> [I strive to express the spiritual nature of the universe.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-pousette-dart/i-strive-to-express-the-spiritual-nature-of-the-universe/)

[Richard Pousette-Dart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-pousette-dart/)

[Express](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/express/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4b7/richard-pousette-dart-70139_express_i-strive-to-express-the-spiritual-nature_1132869.png)

> [Painting, for me, is a dynamic balance and wholeness of life; it is mysterious and transcending, yet solid and real.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-pousette-dart/painting-for-me-is-a-dynamic-balance-and-wholeness-of-life-it-is/)

[Richard Pousette-Dart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-pousette-dart/)

[Artist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/artist/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15f/richard-pousette-dart-70139_artist_painting-for-me-is-a-dynamic-balance-and_1526264.png)

> [To teach is to learn... If we ever think we know all there is to know about our creativity we are dead…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-pousette-dart/to-teach-is-to-learn-if-we-ever-think-we-know-all-there-is-to-know/)

[Richard Pousette-Dart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-pousette-dart/)

[Art](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b19/richard-pousette-dart-70139_art_to-teach-is-to-learn-if-we-ever-think-we_1996937.png)

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