Edward Avedisian: Pioneer of Lyrical Abstraction Edward Avedisian (June 15, 1936 – August 17, 2007) stands as a cornerstone in the narrative of American abstract painting during its formative decades. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, his artistic trajectory commenced with rigorous training at Boston’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, firmly anchoring him within the burgeoning currents of Color Field painting—a stylistic paradigm defined by monumental canvases bathed in radiant hues and delicately interwoven tones. Yet, Avedisian swiftly defied this initial categorization, gravitating towards…