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“My interest in desperation lies only in that sometimes I find myself having become desperate. Very seldom do I start out that way. I can see of course that, in the abstract, thinking and all activity is rather desperate.”

Quote by Willem de Kooning

Book:Willem de Kooning: Pittsburgh International Series, October 26, 1979-January 6, 1980, Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute

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Willem de Kooning: Pittsburgh International Series, October 26, 1979-January 6, 1980, Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute

Willem de Kooning: Pittsburgh International Series, October 26, 1979-January 6, 1980, Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute is a comprehensive publication that captures the essence of an important exhibition featuring the works of the renowned artist Willem de Kooning. The book offers a detailed look into the collection of de Kooning's paintings and sculptures displayed at the Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute during the specified dates. It includes insightful commentary and analysis of the artwork, providing readers with a deeper understanding of de Kooning's artistic contributions and the significance of this particular exhibition. more

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Willem de Kooning

Willem de Kooning was a Dutch-born American abstract expressionist painter. Known for his bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes, his work had a profound impact on 20th-century art. more

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