De Kooning's Drawings Resist the Scroll

Step into the raw, friction-filled world of Willem de Kooning’s drawings—where every line, erasure, and scrape invites you to slow down and see deeper. At The Art Institute of Chicago, a groundbreaking exhibition reveals how de Kooning’s lifelong obsession with drawing shaped his iconic paintings, challenging our fast-scrolling digital habits. From his early apprenticeship in faux-finishing to his gritty “Rome drawings” made with enamel and pumice, his work pulses with physicality and layered intention. This isn’t just art—it’s an invitation to reclaim attention as an endless resource, not a scarce commodity.

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