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  1. Jun 19, 2020 · Convergence features circles, swirls, lines and spots splattered right across the canvas. Dark tones, oranges, reds, yellows and whites all fight for attention as Pollock's drips converge together in a rebellious, chaotic painting. Jackson Pollock was directly challenging convention, both artistic and political, fighting for freedom of speech ...

  2. Paul Jackson Pollock (/ ˈ p ɒ l ə k /; January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an American painter. A major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, Pollock was widely noticed for his " drip technique " of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles.

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  4. Aug 11, 2023 · August 11, 2023. Image courtesy of Martha Holmes/The Life Picture Collection/Getty. On August 11, 1956, Jackson Pollock hit his green Oldsmobile convertible against a tree after a gin-infused afternoon, instantly killing a passenger and himself. Like many other artists, Pollocks abbreviated life skyrocketed attention to his practice.

  5. Springbok Editions made the jigsaw puzzle called Convergence in 1964 based on the Pollock's painting. The puzzle consisted of 340 pieces and it was claimed as the most difficult puzzle in the world. The puzzle gained popularity in 1965 when hundreds of thousands of Americans acquired it. See also. Art portal; No. 5, 1948 – Jackson Pollock

  6. Apr 17, 2020 · Convergence is a painting produced in 1952 by American artist Jackson Pollock. One of the initial earlier works of abstract expressionism and considered as one of the best bravest action paintings ever made. Convergence is a huge painting (241.9 x 399.1 cm) and must be seen in person to acknowledge it’s grandeur.

  7. Sep 30, 2023 · Greetings, art enthusiasts and curious minds! Today, we're embarking on a captivating journey into Jackson Pollock's masterpiece – "Convergence." Join us as we unveil the artistic techniques that transform this painting into a mesmerizing symphony of colors, lines, and the essence of abstract expressionism.Meeting the Maestro of Abstract ExpressionismBefore we dive into the artistic tapestry ...

  8. Jackson Pollock's grave in the rear with Lee Krasner's grave in front in the Green River Cemetery. After struggling with alcoholism his whole life, Pollock's career was cut short when he died in an alcohol-related, single car crash less than a mile from his home in Springs, New York on August 11, 1956 at the age of 44.

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