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"The pattern should be regarded as agreeable decoration", says Frank Stella of the black and white square grid with which he covered the BMW 3.0 CSL. A
pattern which has an evenness and precision reminiscent of oversized graph paper.
Within the grid, numerous lines run across the whole bodywork and leave the car looking like one great pattern. While working on his draft version, Stella disassociated himself from
his usual random style of painting and sought inspiration from the technical aura of the sports coupé. The BMW 3.0 CSL took part in the 24-hour race at Le Mans - for Stella, a passionate fan of motor racing, it was a very special premiere
for his new work of art.
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Frank Stella's Prints, 1967-1982.
The artwork of Frank Stella lists museums and galleries where Stella's work is displayed.
The Frank Stella Project has a biography, images and analysis, bibliographic information and a review from the
New York Times.
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