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Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock was an American artist best known for as the abstract painter who splattered his canvasses. He lived from 1912 to 1956. Ask questions about his personal life and works of art here.

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How much is the artwork 'the key' by Jackson pollock cost?

It is impossible to say, since it is not for sale. But you may be interested to know that his painting called No. 5, painted 1948, was sold for 140 million dollars in 2006.

Where was the artist Jackson Pollock recognised for his work?

In December 1956, he was given a memorial retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, and a larger more comprehensive exhibition there in 1967. More recently, in 1998 and 1999, his work was honored with large-scale retrospective exhibitions at MoMA and at The Tate in London.

Can you buy a Jackson Pollock no 5 print?

I cannot recommend sellers, but google reproductions and you will find many firms that sell reproductions.

Why are Jackson Pollock's paintings so expensive a 4 year old could do better?

because it is a very good painting

Because Pollock represents the first major American artist to really go beyond the achievements of modern European painting. This painting was one of the first drip paintings he ever made.

Also Pollock died relatively young, this always ups the fame ante and means there are less than there might have been otherwise available for sale. Personally if i could have any painting in the world, yes it would be a Pollock, but from 3 or 4 years earlier.

But then you could also argue certain European paintings that might sell for even more are unlikely to ever come up for sale. Paintings such as Da Vinci's 'La Gioconda' (quoted for insurance in 1962 at $100million equivalent to $670million in 2006), Picasso's 'Gernika' (tho apparently only valued at 1.6million in 1996??) or any of the Paleolithic cave painting sites such as Lascaux.

That said i expect other Pollock paintings could fetch even higher prices....

Also you have to bear in mind the exponential corporate wealth of modern times, and the status that comes with having the very best. Whatever went on at the private sale there was definitely more than one determined bidder, the buyer was apparently Mexican with a new $55million apartment in New York, maybe others were trying to keep it in American hands.

How do you pronounce Jackson Pollock's name?

P-O-L-L-O-C-K Poll is pronounced like doll as in barbie doll but with a P instead of a d. Ock is pretty much how is sound is like a little half a sound then a k or c sound.

What was Jackson pollocks education?

He was expelled from his first high school in California so he attended Los Angeles' Manual Arts High School where he was also expelled. soon after he moved to New York and studied at Art Students League of New York under Thomas Hart Benton.

Did Jackson pollock have any pets?

Yes.Jackson Pollock had one pet.It was a dog.

When did Christophe Pollock die?

Christophe Pollock died on May 9, 2006, in Villejuif, Val-de-Marne, France.

Are all of Jackson Pollacks paintings accounted for?

Probably not. As with most "tortured" painters, he probably through some away that he wasn't happy with. It's pretty common.

How was Jackson Pollock raised?

Jackson grew up in Arizona and Chico, California. During his early life, he experienced Native American culture while on surveying trips with his father, who was a land surveyor. Jackson was expelled from two high schools before he followed his brother to New York City..

What types of lines do Jackson Pollock use?

Please look at one of his paintings! No lines - splatter.

How old is Jackson Pollock?

Jackson Pollock was born on January 28, 1912 and died on August 11, 1956. Jackson Pollock would have been 44 years old at the time of death or 103 years old today.

Reason for Jackson Pollock's painting for 'Blue Poles'?

I would imagine 'Blue Poles' was simply the next painting Pollock was working on, trying to move further forward. That said it is a painting i have seen 'in the flesh' and would like to point out it is one of his most colourful later paintings. With the 'Blue poles' themselves it is possible he was reapplying a strong awareness of composition and figure (as abstract mark) into his painting process.

Who is the action painter?

The late Jackson Pollock was known as an action artist.