Abstract Expressionists

The Philosophy of a Jackson Pollock drip painting

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This painting is not a big favourite of mine, but it’s important to me because the work is unconventional and what it symbolises.  He’s famous because he’s so hyped; the market likes controversial groundbreakers, so he’s radical in one sense. He’s part of today’s love affair with creativity, newness, breaking with tradition, and the future. … Read more

The Abstract Expressionists

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Many art movements were born during the 20th century, and I can’t go into them all, but one was the Abstract Expressionists (AbEx). I’ve been looking at them through the Museum of Modern Arts online course at Coursera, presented by Corey D’Augustine. In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting It was a fascinating look at the methods, history and personalities … Read more