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“Art should not have to be a certain way.”

Quote by Willem de Kooning

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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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