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Willem De Kooning

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A collection of Willem de Kooning's expressive charcoal drawings displayed in a dimly lit, grand hall at the Art Institute of Chicago, emphasizing their raw energy and historical importance.
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Art Institute Honors Willem de Kooning Drawings in New Exhibition

In 1953, Robert Rauschenberg famously asked Willem de Kooning for a drawing, only to erase it and present it as his own work.

Hannah Pierce·June 20, 2026