Willem de Kooning is regarded as the most illustrious abstract expressionist painter of the New York School. This award-winning film offers probing interviews with de Kooning himself as he recalls his early struggles, remembers his camaraderie with key figures in the Greenwich Village avant-garde of the 1940s, and offers glimpses into his inspirations and motivations. Rare historical film footage enlivens de Kooning`s words, showing him slashing paint onto canvas and masterfully creating large-scale drawings. This landmark document delivers a dynamic portrait of one of America`s most acclaimed artists..

• Trefwoorden
  Abstract Expressionisme, New York School, monografie, Schilderkunst, atelier, beeld- en/of geluidsdrager
• Geografisch trefwoord
  Verenigde Staten (US)
• Persoonstrefwoord
  Elaine de Kooning, Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline