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Willem de Kooning
Willem de Kooning (1904–1997), a Dutch-born American artist, emerged as a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement. Best known for his "Woman" series that blends abstraction with figuration, de Kooning's innovative and evocative brushwork defied strict categorization, fluidly navigating between abstraction and the human form. Operating primarily out of New York, his work, including masterpieces like "Woman I" and "Excavation," has been celebrated in numerous exhibitions and is housed in prominent collections, such as The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and The Art Institute of Chicago. De Kooning’s profound impact on abstract expressionism is felt both in the legacy of his vivid, emotive brushstrokes and in his influence on subsequent generations of artists.
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