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Elaine de Kooning: More Than a Famous Husband
26 Oct
Summary
- Elaine de Kooning was an influential critic and prolific painter.
- She was a founding member of The Club in Greenwich Village.
- Katz recalls de Kooning purchasing his work for a significant sum.
A recent exhibition at Manhattan's Berry Campbell gallery highlights the extensive work of artist Elaine de Kooning. De Kooning, who passed away in 1989, carved her own legacy as an influential critic and a prolific painter.
She was also a founding member of The Club, a gathering place for artists in Greenwich Village. Her artistic contributions were recognized by peers like Alex Katz, who recalled de Kooning purchasing one of his paintings for $150 in 1959, a notable sum for the artist then.
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