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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 a US citizen in 1962. In 1943, he married painter Elaine Fried.

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   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.

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   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.

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6. www.theartstory.org › artist › de-kooning-willemWillem de Kooning Paintings, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory

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   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.

   • Nationality: American
   • Birth Date: April 24, 1904

   • Place Of Birth: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
   • Death Date: March 19, 1997

7. www.tate.org.uk › art › artistsWillem de Kooning 1904–1997 | Tate

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   Learn about the life and work of Willem de Kooning, a Dutch-American abstract expressionist painter. See one of his artworks in Tate Britain and explore his biography, style, and influence.

8. www.britannica.com › biography › Willem-de-KooningWillem de Kooning | Abstract Expressionist Painter | Britannica

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   May 13, 2024 · Willem de Kooning was a Dutch-born American painter who was one of the leading exponents of Abstract Expressionism, particularly the form known as Action painting. During the 1930s and ’40s de Kooning worked simultaneously in figurative and abstract modes, but by about 1945 these two tendencies.

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   Who is Willem de Kooning?

   • Willem de Kooning ( / də ˈkuːnɪŋ /; 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 a US citizen in 1962. In 1943, he married painter Elaine Fried .

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   Who were Willem de Kooning parents?

   • Willem de Kooning was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on April 24, 1904. His parents, Leendert de Kooning and Cornelia Nobel, were divorced in 1907, and de Kooning lived first with his father and then with his mother. He left school in 1916 and became an apprentice in a firm of commercial artists.

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   What did de Kooning do for a living?

   • De Kooning never stopped exploring and expanding the possibilities of his craft, leaving an indelible mark on American and international artists and viewers. De Kooning was awarded many honors in his lifetime, including The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

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   When did de Kooning become a figurative artist?

   • During the 1930s and ’40s de Kooning worked simultaneously in figurative and abstract modes, but by about 1945 these two tendencies seemed to fuse. The series Woman I–VI caused a sensation with its violent imagery and impulsive, energetic technique. His later work showed an increasing preoccupation with landscape.

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   Who is Elaine de Kooning?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Elaine de Kooning (born March 12, 1920, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died February 1, 1989, Southampton, Long Island, N.Y.) was an American painter, teacher, and art critic who is perhaps best known for her portraits.

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   Who influenced de Kooning?

   • De Kooning was a member of the Eighth Street Artists' Club, which met weekly to discuss art and ideas, and he also became a hard-drinking fixture at the Cedar Tavern. He had a very close working relationship with Franz Kline and was certainly the most powerful influence on the painter.

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10. www.dekooning.orgWillem de Kooning Foundation

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    The Foundation fosters the study and appreciation of Willem de Kooning's life and work through research, exhibitions, and educational programs.