Willem de Kooning A Retrospective at MoMA Part II

James Kalm has on occasions presented what he feels are "historical" exhibitions. But nothing could fit that category more precisely than "Willem de Kooming: a Retrospective at MoMA". Billed as the most complete survey of this heroic artist's career ever presented, this exhibition is a once in a lifetime chance to see its full breadth. Part two features "the Break Through Years" 1948 -1950, and a viewing of the groundbreaking "Woman" series from the early 1950s including "Woman III " which David Geffen sold to Steven A. Cohen for $135 million in November, 2006.

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[Badahwood]

Who are they talking about? Can't hear. Dammit. Doesn't matter. Amazing. This has made my day. Hmm is there a part 3?

[jameskalm]

@Badahwood They are talking about Ruth Kligman, the lady who survived the crash that killed Jackson Pollock, who also became de Kooning's lover as well.

[Slava17751]

Great Willem de Kooning!This is American Style!

[jameskalmroughcut]

@KeithHarperSF They used to, but have in recent years realized that I'm providing a service to people who wouldn't be able to experience the exhibitions without the James Kalm Report. Mind you, these videos are recorded during press previews.

[KeithHarperSF]

Does MoMA ever give you grief for taping there?

[MrChubbington1]

Gotham News ( in my opinion ) is the painting that has absolutely everything in it.... Thanks James. Great show , I just wish I had seen again. Only once isn't enough !

[Whatever3114]

I was lucky to have been in New York exposing in Brooklyn - took a good look at the retrospective and it is simply incredible... Everything is there, and the sculptures are damned good too! As i'm an artist this show was a total must see. A one off miracle not to be lost. It was ... The best show i've ever seen

[d1artbob]

Art History. A painting at this or that museum. I thought I knew DeKooning, and was pretty damn impressed. Then, I saw your videos, and was taken aback. Thank you so much.

[LawrenceCharlesMille]

Thank you, James! Best-

[theschwantz]

Thank you so very, very mush for the DeKooning retrospective film as well as ALL of your videos. I miss living in NYC and going to the galleries and Museums. You fill a deep void with your work. We appreciate it more than you know here in Oregon.

[PicassoStar1]

@jameskalm Yes, and what a beautiful woman Ruth Kligman was in her hey day...died last year at age 80

[fuktface]

@jameskalm aka death car girl