“You can turn the lights out. The paintings will carry their own fire.” —Clyfford Still, 1960. Happy birthday to American Abstract Expressionist painter Clyfford Still, born on this day in 1904, whose work is on view in the Ahmanson Building, floor 2. Quote via @artnet [Clyfford Still (United States, 1904-1980), PH-143 (1955-H), 1955, Anonymous gift] #lacma #hbd #ClyffordStill #abstractexpressionism #artistquotes #girlsinmuseums