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          Elaine de Kooning

          Merce Cunningham

          Discover Elaine de Kooning (1918-1989), a key Abstract Expressionist & Figurative painter. Explore her portraits, landscapes & insightful writings on postwar art. Wife of Willem de Kooning.
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          Artist Biography

          Early Life and Education

          • Born: Elaine Marie Catherine Fried, March 12, 1918, in Flatbush, New York
          • Died: February 1, 1989, in Southampton, New York
          • Parents: Mary Ellen O'Brien (Irish Catholic) and Charles Frank Fried (Protestant of Jewish descent)
          • Early exposure to art through museum visits and painting reproductions.
          • Attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn.
          • Briefly attended Hunter College in New York City.
          • Studied at the Leonardo da Vinci Art School and the American Artists School.
          • Worked as an art school model to support herself.

          Relationship with Willem de Kooning and Artistic Development

          • Met Willem de Kooning in 1938; he became her mentor and instructor.
          • Married Willem de Kooning in 1943.
          • Shared studio spaces throughout their relationship.
          • Their marriage was characterized by an open relationship and mutual support for each other's careers, though also marked by personal struggles including alcoholism.
          • Early work influenced by Cubism.
          • Developed a distinctive style within the Abstract Expressionist movement.
          • Promoted Willem de Kooning’s work throughout their career.

          Artistic Style and Major Works

          • Style: Abstract Expressionism, Figurative Expressionism
          • Known for energetic portraits and landscapes.
          • Explored themes of bullfighting, basketball players, and mythological figures (Bacchus series).
          • Commissioned portrait of John F. Kennedy – a significant achievement demonstrating her ability to capture character and energy.
          • Later works drew inspiration from Paleolithic cave paintings (*Cave Walls* series).
          • Often signed artworks with initials ("EdK") to avoid being categorized solely as a "woman artist" in the male-dominated Abstract Expressionist scene.

          Critical Reception and Historical Significance

          • Active member of the Eighth Street Club, a key forum for discussing art ideas.
          • Served as an editorial associate for *Art News*, writing insightful criticism on prominent artists.
          • Her work is included in major museum collections (Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Art, Guggenheim Museum).
          • While often overshadowed by her husband's fame, Elaine de Kooning made a significant contribution to American art as both a painter and critic.
          • She provided an important perspective on the Abstract Expressionist movement, advocating for its importance while also exploring figurative subjects.

          Teaching Career and Later Years

          • Taught at various institutions including Yale University and the Parsons New School for Design.
          • Spent summers at the Hamptons with Leo Castelli.
          • Reunited with Willem de Kooning in 1976 after a long separation.
          • Continued to paint throughout her life, exploring new themes and techniques until her death on February 1, 1989.
          Elaine de Kooning

          Elaine de Kooning

          1918 - 1989 , United States of America

          Quick Facts

          • Full Name: Elaine de Kooning
          • Nationality: American
          • Date Of Birth: 1918
          • Date Of Death: 1989
          • Place Of Birth: Brooklyn, United States of America
          • Notable Artworks:
            • John F. Kennedy portrait
            • Basketball player series
            • Bacchus series
            • Cave Walls series
          • Artistic Movement Or Style:
            • Abstract Expressionism
            • Figurative Expressionism
          • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
            • Willem de Kooning
            • Franz Kline
            • Arshile Gorky
          • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['New York Figurative Expressionism']
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