Willem de Kooning

One hundred years ago, Willem de Kooning left his hometown of Rotterdam for a new life in New York. There, he became a leading figure of Abstract Expressionism and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Willem de Kooning: Something of a Glimpse invites readers to take a closer look at his life and work—for those encountering de Kooning for the first time and for those discovering his work anew. Through five different perspectives, the book explores recurring themes, motifs, and working methods, offering a multifaceted portrait of an artist who never wanted to be confined to a single approach, but continually reinvented himself and his art throughout his career.