Ulfert Wilke (1907–1987): The Poet of Paint Ulfert Wilke (1907–1987) stands as a singular figure in the landscape of Abstract Expressionism, distinguished not merely by his prolific output but also by an intellectual rigor that positioned him at the forefront of exploring connections between visual art and linguistic thought. Born in Bad Tölz, Bavaria, Germany, Wilke’s artistic journey began under the formative influence of his father…