Highlighting thoughts on painting and drawing from one of the most respected artists of the 20th century. "I thank God for yellow ochre, medium cadmium red, and permanent green light." How does the painter see the world? Philip Guston, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, spoke about art with unmatched sincerity and commitment. Referring to works from his career, as well as works by his colleagues and Renaissance heroes, this selection of his texts, speeches, and interviews gathers some of his most insightful thoughts on iconography and abstraction, metaphysics and mysticism, and, above all, the nature of painting and drawing.

"Among the most important, powerful, and influential American painters of the last 100 years... he is a hero of the art world" - Jerry Saltz, New York Magazine

"Guston's paintings make us think seriously" - Andrea Emeilif, Guardian

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 11x11cm