Mess or Masterpiece? Exploring Jackson Pollock

Join Zak and Lianne as they delve into the chaotic life and art of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, the pioneer of drip painting. We’ll explore his struggles with alcoholism, volatile relationship with fellow artist Lee Krasner, and the rise of his unique artistic style. Today In Art will bring us to the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony!

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Sources:

• https://www.jackson-pollock.com/biography.html

• https://web.archive.org/web/20100615044835/http://serdar-hizli-art.com/abstract_art/jackson_pollock_psychoanalytic_drawings.htm

• https://beatmuseum.org/pollock/jacksonpollock.html

• https://books.google.com/books?id=DYZQAAAAMAAJ

• https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-history/thomas-hart-benton-jackson-pollock/

• https://news.uoregon.edu/oq/the-curse-of-jackson-pollock-the-truth-behind-the-world-s-greatest-art-scandal

• https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/arts/design/06kligman.html?ref=obituaries

• https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/paris-olympics-drag-queen-performance-the-last-supper-controversy-1234713050/

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