DeKooning Willem Vedic birth chart profile
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DeKooning Willem

• Remembering (Mar 19, 1997)

★ April 24, 1904 · Rotterdam, South Holland
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Biography

Who is DeKooning Willem?

Dutch-American abstract experimental painter. His swirls and colors helped define abstract expressionism and made him one of the 20th centurys greatest painters. The son of a wine and beer distributor and a barmaid; he emigrated to the U.S. in 1926 as a stowaway on a ship. He learned English while working as a house painter and commercial artist. His first one-man show was in 1948 at age 44. When his canvas "Excavation" won the major prize at the Art Institute of Chicagos 1951 exhibition, it was viewed as a vindication for abstract expressionism, the movement that stresses the depiction of emotion through shapes and colors. In the 50s, de Kooning returned to the figure. He worked for three years on "Woman I," which was bought by the Museum of Modern Art. He never considered the work finished or even a success, but it became the most frequently reproduced work of art of the 1950s. de Kooning was married in 1943 to fellow painter Elaine Fried. They separated later and when he was 52 he had a daughter with Joan Ward. He never divorced Elaine and she returned in 1978, helping him to stop his heavy drinking and handling his affairs until her death in 1989. He painted daily in the late 80s despite an advancing handicap of Alzheimers. After a bitter court fight in 1989, he was declared mentally incompetent and control of his $150 million estate was given to his attorney and his daughter Lisa. He died in his studio 3/19/1997, East Hampton, NY. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Willem de Kooning (April 24, 1904 – February 19, 1997)

Willem de Kooning was a Dutch-born American painter and a leading figure of Abstract Expressionism. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, he moved to the United States and became a central figure in the New York School, known for his vigorous brushwork and dynamic compositions.

Public profile

  • Full name: Willem de Kooning
  • Born: April 24, 1904, Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Died: February 19, 1997, Manhattan, New York, USA
  • Nationality: Dutch-born American
  • Movement: Abstract Expressionism
  • Spouse: Elaine de Kooning (painter)

Biographical highlights

De Kooning immigrated to the United States in 1926. He settled in New York City and developed a prominent career as a painter, initially exploring figurative styles before becoming a leading figure in Abstract Expressionism. He is best known for energetic, gestural painting and the "Women" series from the early 1950s, among other works.

Notable works and style

Key series and works include the "Women" paintings (notably Woman I), recognized for their powerful, swirling forms and bold color. His work combines abstraction with figuration, emphasizing rhythm, motion, and the physical act of painting.

Public collections

Works by de Kooning are held by major institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim Museum, The Whitney Museum of American Art, Tate (UK), Centre Pompidou (France), and several important European and American collections.

News and social media

As Willem de Kooning is deceased, there are no official personal social media accounts or contemporary personal projects. Museums and art institutions periodically publish news about exhibitions and scholarly work related to his oeuvre. For current updates, consult major institutions such as MoMA, The Met, Tate, Whitney, and Centre Pompidou, as well as reputable art news outlets.

Exhibitions and retrospectives

Over the decades, de Kooning's work has been the subject of numerous retrospectives and group shows at leading galleries and museums around the world. These exhibitions trace his development from early figurative paintings to his mature abstract works.

Legacy

De Kooning's vigorous, gestural approach helped shape mid-20th-century painting and influenced generations of artists. His fusion of bold abstraction with reference to the human figure remains a cornerstone of postwar art history. Public collections and scholarly publications continue to examine and celebrate his contributions.

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Which Raj Yogas are in DeKooning Willem's birth chart?

6 FOUND

DeKooning Willem's chart shows 5 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Malavya Yoga, Hamsa Yoga, Sreenatha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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What do DeKooning Willem's numerology numbers say?

DeKooning Willem's core numbers are Destiny 7, Soul Urge 8, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 2.

◎Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

∞Kabbalah Number
2

Kabbalah Number 2 reflects an inner spiritual code of harmony and union. It supports empathy, balance, and growth through partnership.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1943
Relationship
Marriage 1943 (Elaine Fried)
1948
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1948 (First one-man show)
1951
Career
Prize 1951 (Major Prize for work, Excavation)
1997
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 19 March 1997 (Age 92)
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