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Willem de Kooning at Work
9 Oct 2026 — 17 Jan 2027 at Rijksmuseum
· Amsterdam
This exhibition offers an intimate look at Willem de Kooning at work, examining the creative process and studio practice of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated painters. Known for his restless reinvention and bold gestural brushwork, de Kooning pushed the boundaries of Abstract Expressionism across a career spanning decades. The show invites visitors to explore how the artist developed his ideas, from early sketches and studies to monumental finished canvases.
About the artist
Willem de Kooning
1904–1997 · abstract expressionism
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.
About the artist →About the venue
Rijksmuseum
· Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands dedicated to Dutch arts and history and is located in Amsterdam. The museum is located at the Museum Square in the borough of Amsterdam South, close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and the Royal Concertgebouw.
