Sally Yard's Monograph on Willem de Kooning Published in French
A French-language monograph on Willem de Kooning by Sally Yard has been released, filling a gap in French publishing on the artist. The book includes reproductions, texts, and interviews. De Kooning's "Women" series, begun in the 1950s, is highlighted for its sensual, cruel, delirious, and ironic depictions. His technique, described as a mix of power and lightness, remains fresh. Associated with Action Painting, his work embodies energy and perpetual motion. De Kooning integrated influences from Picasso, Matisse, and Soutine while breaking free from them, and navigated the Abstract Expressionist group independently. His genius lies in merging abstraction and figuration, addressing the challenge of reconciling formal innovation with subject matter and history. Born in 1904, he responded to the 20th century's atrocities with the body.
Key facts
- Sally Yard authored a monograph on Willem de Kooning.
- The monograph is published in French.
- It includes reproductions, texts, and interviews.
- De Kooning's 'Women' series began in the 1950s.
- His technique is described as a mix of power and lightness.
- De Kooning was associated with Action Painting.
- He integrated influences from Picasso, Matisse, and Soutine.
- He merged abstraction and figuration.
- De Kooning was born in 1904.
- The review was written by Olivier Renault.
Entities
Artists
- Willem de Kooning
- Sally Yard
- Pablo Picasso
- Henri Matisse
- Chaïm Soutine
- Olivier Renault
Institutions
- artpress
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