Edward Avedisian: Pioneer of Lyrical Abstraction Edward Avedisian (June 15, 1936 – August 17, 2007) stands as a significant figure in the landscape of American abstract painting during the mid-century’s formative years. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, his artistic journey began with formal training at Boston's School of the Museum of Fine Arts, establishing him firmly within the burgeoning movement of Color Field painting – a stylistic approach characterized by expansive canvases dominated by luminous hues and subtly blended tones. However, Avedisian swiftly transcended this initial associati…