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“It [abstract art] should be enjoyed just as music is enjoyed after a while you may like it or you may not.”

Quote by Jackson Pollock

Book:Jackson Pollock

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Jackson Pollock

This book delves into the life of Jackson Pollock, focusing on his development as an artist and his contributions to the abstract expressionist movement. It includes insights into his techniques, his iconic drip paintings, and the cultural impact of his work. more

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Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock, born on January 28, 1912, was an influential American abstract expressionist painter. Known for his unique techniques of drip painting and splatter painting, he pioneered a new style of action painting. Pollock's works hold a significant place in art history and have had a profound impact on artists of later generations. more

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“On the floor I am more at ease.”

Book:Jackson Pollock. Englische Ausgabe.

Source: Jackson Pollock. Englische Ausgabe.

“There is no dispute that Albany needs to be changed. There is no dispute that the current situation in Albany is untenable. Nobody knows that better than I do.”

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“When I'm painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own.”

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Author:Jackson Pollock

“People have always frightened and bored me consequently I have been within my own shell.”

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Book:American Letters: 1927-1947

Source: American Letters: 1927-1947

“I continue to get further away from the usual painter's tools such as easel, palette, brushes, etc. I prefer sticks, trowels, knives and dripping fluid paint or a heavy impasto with sand, broken glass or other foreign matter added.”

Matter Broken Tools Sticks Paint Glasses Heavy Painter Sand Etc Knives Usual Brushes Fluid Palette Dripping Broken Glass

Book:Jackson Pollock. Englische Ausgabe.

Source: Jackson Pollock. Englische Ausgabe.

“How do you know when you're finished making love?”

Knows Addiction Finished Do You Know Making Love Anatomy Funny One Liner Grey's Anatomy Drawn Together

Author:Jackson Pollock

“Abstract painting is abstract. It confronts you.”

Painting Abstract Compliment Abstract Art Expressionism Abstract Painting Abstract Expressionism

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“I can control the flow of paint: there is no accident.”

I Can Flow Paint Accidents

Author:Jackson Pollock

“It is highly improbable that the bureaucrat will put his life on the line. It is absolutely impossible that he'll put his job on the line.”

Jobs Political Lines Impossible Bureaucracy Bureaucrats Improbable

Book:Century of the Wind

Source: Century of the Wind

“Too often our Washington reflex is to discover a problem and then throw money at it, hoping it will somehow go away.”

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Author:Kenneth Keating