One of the most famous paintings of Jackson Pollock, the leading Abstract Expressionist artist of the 20th century, actually has a title. This statement might seem a bit peculiar, but Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) had a good reason not to give his art titles that might hint at what is depicted. Let’s take a closer look …
Jackson Pollock
The life of Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) was plagued by chronic alcoholism, but this didn’t stop him from becoming one of the greatest American artists in history. He achieved fame because he developed a radical new painting method now referred to as the “drip technique.” It’s also known as action painting and revolved around splashing paint …
Not everybody appreciated the painting technique of this famous Abstract Expressionist artist. We have a feeling that the list of critics doesn’t include the American hedge fund manager who paid $200 million for it in 2016. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about Jackson Pollock (1912-1956), one of the most …