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Willem de Kooning

Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist (1904-1997) · United States · Artists · Died at 92

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Willem de Kooning was a Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist. Born in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, he moved to the United States in 1926, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1962. In 1943, he married painter Elaine Fried.

A life in dates

1997Died19 March 19971989Praemium ImperialeAward1986National Medal of ArtsAward1984Goslarer KaiserringAwardMax Beckmann prizeAward1968TalensprijsAward1964Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1951Logan Medal of the ArtsAward1904Born24 April 1904

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Plaque affixed on De Kooning's house of birth in Rotterdam, NetherlandsPlaque affixed on De Kooning's house of birth in Rotterdam, NetherlandsMural by De Kooning at the Hall of Pharmacy, 1939 New York World's FairMural by De Kooning at the Hall of Pharmacy, 1939 New York World's FairDe Kooning in front of one of his works (Amsterdam, 1968)De Kooning in front of one of his works (Amsterdam, 1968)Willem de Kooning (L) with Karel Appel (R) in front of one of his works (Amsterdam, 1968)Willem de Kooning (L) with Karel Appel (R) in front of one of his works (Amsterdam, 1968)

Awards

Praemium Imperiale1989
National Medal of Arts1986
Goslarer Kaiserring1984
Max Beckmann prize1984
Talensprijs1968
Presidential Medal of Freedom1964
Logan Medal of the Arts1951
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

In their orbit

Spouse: Elaine de Kooning

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1997 · aged 92

In common with Willem

Edward HopperBoth received Logan Medal of the ArtsAgnès VardaBoth received Max Beckmann prizeGutzon BorglumBoth received Logan Medal of the ArtsBruce NaumanBoth received Max Beckmann prizeWilliam ZorachBoth received Logan Medal of the ArtsMaria LassnigBoth received Max Beckmann prize

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