‘I’m the product of a smashed-up family’: how Sean Scully became the greatest abstract painter alive

This article explores the life and work of Sean Scully, the renowned abstract painter, who draws inspiration from his tumultuous childhood and the pain that still drives his art. As his new exhibition captivates Paris, Scully discusses the spiritual and emotional depth of his work, comparing it to the music of Miles Davis and Coltrane. Despite his personal struggles, Scully's art conveys a sense of necessity and intensity, making a powerful statement about the human condition.