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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. [3]
Willem de Kooning was born on April 24, 1904, into a working class family in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Driven by an acutely perceptive mind, a strong work ethic, and persistent self doubt – coupled with the determination to achieve – the charismatic de Kooning became one of America’s and the twentieth century’s most influential artists.
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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A painting of a woman by the abstract expressionist artist Willem de Kooning, who returned to the figure after many abstractions. Learn about the process, the controversy, and the beauty of this work from MoMA's collection.
The Foundation fosters the study and appreciation of Willem de Kooning's life and work through research, exhibitions, and educational programs.
