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Willem de Kooning (/ d ə ˈ k uː n ɪ ŋ /; Dutch: [ˈʋɪləm də ˈkoːnɪŋ]; April 24, 1904 – March 19, 1997) was a Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist. Born in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, he moved to the United States in 1926, becoming an American citizen in 1962. In 1943, he married painter Elaine Fried.
De Kooning became known as an “artist’s artist” among his peers in New York and then gained critical acclaim in 1948 with his first one-man exhibition held at Charles Egan Gallery, at the age of forty-four. The exhibition revealed densely worked oil and enamel paintings, including his now well-known black-and-white paintings.
Learn about the life and art of Willem de Kooning, a Dutch-born American painter who was a leader of the New York School and Abstract Expressionism. Explore his works, exhibitions, audio, publications, and related terms on MoMA's website.
Mar 19, 1997 · Learn about the life and work of Willem de Kooning, one of the most influential Abstract Expressionist painters. Explore his paintings of women, landscapes, and abstractions, and his blend of Cubism, Surrealism, and Expressionism.
- American
- April 24, 1904
- Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- March 19, 1997
May 13, 2024 · Willem de Kooning (born April 24, 1904, Rotterdam, Netherlands—died March 19, 1997, East Hampton, New York, U.S.) was a Dutch-born American painter who was one of the leading exponents of Abstract Expressionism, particularly the form known as Action painting.
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Learn about the life and work of Willem de Kooning, a Dutch-born American abstract expressionist painter known for his disturbing pictures of women. Explore his biography, artworks, and related activities at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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