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2 unusual facts about Forrest Bess


Forrest Bess

Born October 5, 1911, in Bay City, Texas, Bess picked up his love of art from his mother.

He did forge lasting relationships with a few friends and neighbors, and maintained years-long friendships and correspondence with Meyer Schapiro and with Betty Parsons.


Peter Gallo

His “improvisatory” style has been compared to that of Ree Morton, Joy Division and Forrest Bess.


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