Strokes of Genius: Willem de Kooning [VHS]
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NARRATED BY DUSTIN HOFFMAN. 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 1940's, 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. This film is part of the STROKES OF GENIUS collection, a six-part series which examines the personal lives and artistic contributions of the principal leaders of the Abstract Expressionist movement.

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