Strokes of Genius: de Kooning on de Kooning(1982)

Strokes of Genius: de Kooning on de Kooning is a 1982 documentary that offers an intimate portrait of Abstract Expressionism's most influential figures. The film features extensive interviews with Willem de Kooning and his wife Elaine, both accomplished painters, alongside archival footage capturing candid conversations between Willem de Kooning, fellow artist Franz Kline, and art critic Harold Rosenberg. Through these exchanges, the documentary explores the creative process, artistic philosophy, and the vibrant New York art scene that defined the movement. The film captures de Kooning at a reflective moment, discussing his work and the evolution of his distinctive gestural style. Award-winning and richly detailed, Strokes of Genius provides rare insight into one of the twentieth century's most significant artists and the intellectual currents that shaped modern painting.