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Art Institute of Chicago, Regenstein Hall, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Willem de Kooning Drawing

Follow seven decades of Willem de Kooning’s drawing through more than 200 works at the Art Institute.

Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Look closely at the working process that connects de Kooning’s drawing, painting and sculpture.

What to expect

A substantial exhibition of drawings with related paintings and sculptures, exploring how the act of drawing shaped the artist’s practice.

Good to know

  • Check Art Institute hours for your visit date.
  • Allow time for more than 200 works.
  • Review museum admission and exhibition access before booking.
  • The exhibition focuses on drawing rather than a general career survey.

Common questions

What is the exhibition’s focus?

More than 200 drawings with paintings and sculptures show how drawing shaped de Kooning’s work across media.

Where is it presented?

At the Art Institute of Chicago.