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Blue Poles, also known as Number 11, 1952 is an abstract expressionist painting by American artist Jackson Pollock. It was purchased amid controversy by the National Gallery of Australia in 1973 and today remains one of the gallery's major paintings.
Blue Poles, originally titled Number 11, 1952, is an abstract expressionist painting and one of the most famous works by Jackson Pollock. It was purchased amid controversy by the National Gallery of Australia in 1973 and today remains one of the gallery's major holdings.
Jun 3, 2024 · Blue Poles, also known as Number 11, 1952, is a signature piece by Jackson Pollock, an artist synonymous with Abstract Expressionism. Characterized by its distinctive technique and visually complex composition, the painting stands as a testament to Pollock’s revolutionary approach to art.
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Jackson Pollock’s monumental painting Blue poles is recognised today as an Abstract Expressionist masterpiece. The work is a prime example of his unique approach to action painting. He started Blue poles in 1952 by working on the floor of his studio, a converted barn on Long Island in the United States of America.
Dec 9, 2015 · Gough Whitlam’s government paid $A1.3 million for Jackson Pollock’s Blue poles in 1973. But why exactly is this ‘seemingly unintelligible mess of house paint’ revered as a masterpiece?
Official website: http://www.pbs.org/americanmasters | #AmericanMastersPBS When Jackson painted "Blue Poles" in 1952, he had no idea it would later become the most expensive...
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Documentary directed by Alison ChernickThe last monumental abstract painting by American artist Jackson Pollock, 'Blue poles' 1952 became part of Australia’s...
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