Jackson Pollock

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The Canvas Art of Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock - nicknamed ‘Jack the Dripper’ - was a painter who revolutionized abstract art. He is well-known for his unique ‘drip and splash style’, and also for the initiation of the ‘all-over’ painting style. His talent as an artist gave him world recognition throughout his life – the major events and artworks of which are outlined in this biographical article.

Jackson Pollock
Born January 28, 1912

Jackson Pollock's Number 5
It is unexpectedly autumnal for a painting done by a man in his mid-30s at the very beginning of his great period. By Jonathan Jones

Mexican Splashes Out Record $140m for Jackson Pollock's Drops of Genius
1948 work by American master becomes world's most expensive painting.