Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock, the influential American painter known for his unique style of drip painting, was born on January 28, 1912.

During the summer of 1931, Jackson Pollock hitchhikes with Manuel Tolegian from New York to Los Angeles, exploring museums and galleries. They briefly work as lumberjacks in late August.

Pollock got intoxicated and engaged in a violent altercation with his brother's wife, Elizabeth. During the fight, he threatened her with an axe and damaged one of his brother's paintings intended for an upcoming exhibition.

In May 30, 1939, Jackson Pollock began Jungian psychotherapy, which had a significant impact on his artistic output.

Jackson Pollock exhibits his painting Birth at McMillen Inc. in an exhibition that also features works by influential artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and Stuart Davis. This exhibition marks a significant moment in Pollock's career as it attracts the attention of Lee Krasner, who later becomes a key figure in supporting and promoting his work.

On April 16, 1942, Jackson Pollock created the artwork 'Male and Female'. By the mid-1940s, he transitioned to painting in a completely abstract manner, partially using liquid paint in his works.

On June 2, 1942, Jackson Pollock visited an art museum where he discovered Pablo Picasso's show, inspiring him to experiment and push the boundaries of his own artistic work.

On March 27, 1943, Jackson Pollock created the artwork 'Moon Woman'. This period marked his shift towards completely abstract art, showcasing his innovative use of liquid paint.

Pollock showcases his Collage at an international exhibition held at Art of This Century. The Collage is now lost. He was recommended for inclusion by Howard Putzel, the gallery director of Guggenheim, whom he had met the previous summer.

The Museum of Modern Art purchases The She-Wolf for $650, the first Pollock painting to be bought by a museum, based on the recommendation of James Thrall Soby, Sidney Janis, and James Johnson Sweeney.

Pollock's first solo exhibition at Art of This Century features fifteen oil paintings and several works on paper, showcasing pieces created between 1941 and 1943. The exhibition includes notable works like Guardians of the Secret, Male and Female, and The She-Wolf, marking a significant milestone in Pollock's career.

In 1945, Jackson Pollock signed a contract with Peggy Guggenheim's art gallery, marking a significant milestone in his career.

On October 19, 1945, American painter Jackson Pollock married fellow artist Lee Krasner.

On October 29, 1945, Jackson Pollock married the painter Lee Krasner, forming a notable artistic partnership.

In November 1945, Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock moved into a farmhouse at 830 Fireplace Road in The Springs, East Hampton, Long Island. Their new home had a backyard that overlooked Accabonac Creek.

On December 19, 1945, Jackson Pollock bought a studio in the Springs area of East Hampton. The studio was located in a barn at 830 Springs Fireplace Road.

In 1946, Jackson Pollock's iconic 'drip and splash' style, for which he is best known, emerged abruptly.

On June 3, 1946, Jackson Pollock created 'The Key', an artwork measuring 59 x 84 inches and made of oil on canvas. It is currently housed in The Art Institute of Chicago.

Pollock participates in the Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting at the Whitney Museum of American Art for the first time, showcasing his canvas Two.

Pollock holds his fourth solo exhibition at Art of This Century, displaying sixteen paintings including Peggy Guggenheim's Mural and two distinct groups: the Accabonac Creek Series and the Sounds in the Grass Series.

Pollock's second show at the Betty Parsons Gallery in 1948 featured twenty-six works, including pieces like Number 1A, Number 5, and The Wooden Horse: Number 10A. Lee Krasner later explained the use of numerical titles to focus on the pure painting aspect.

On April 16, 1949, Jackson Pollock created the artwork 'Number 8, 1949' which is known for its unique style.

On December 16, 1949, Jackson Pollock exhibits his artwork titled Number 14, 1949 at the Whitney Annual exhibition.

From June 8 to October 15, 1950, Jackson Pollock showcases three paintings at the U.S. Pavilion during the XXV Venice Biennale.

Jackson Pollock showcases his artwork 'Number 8, 1950' at the Sidney Janis Gallery in New York as part of the Young Painters in U.S. & France exhibition organized by Leo Castelli.

Namuth finishes filming Pollock working on a painting on glass, Number 29, 1950, outdoors despite cold weather. Pollock drinks alcohol for the first time in two years after filming, leading to disruptive behavior.

From November 26 to December 15, 1951, Pollock holds his fifth solo show at the Betty Parsons Gallery, exhibiting twenty-one paintings including Number 11, Number 14, Number 17, Number 18, Number 19, and Echo: Number 25, primarily done with black paint on raw canvas.

Four paintings by Jackson Pollock, including The She-Wolf, Number 6, 1952, Convergence: Number 10, 1952, and Number 12, 1952, are featured in an exhibition organized by The Museum of Modern Art and selected by Andrew Carnduff Ritchie. The exhibition starts in Paris and travels to several European cities.

Jackson Pollock holds his first solo exhibition at the Sidney Janis Gallery, showcasing twelve paintings from 1952, including Blue Poles: Number 11, 1952 and Convergence: Number 10, 1952. This exhibition marks a significant moment in Pollock's career.

Pollock's second solo exhibition at the Sidney Janis Gallery in February 1953, originally scheduled for November 1953, featured 10 paintings from that year, including The Deep, Easter and The Totem, and Portrait and a Dream.

In 1956, photographer Hans Namuth captured images of Jackson Pollock in the process of creating his artwork.

Jackson Pollock, the famous artist known for his unique painting style, tragically dies in a car accident while driving drunk. The accident also claims the life of his friend Edith Metzger, while another passenger, Kligman, survives.

The Museum of Modern Art holds a retrospective exhibition for Jackson Pollock, showcasing thirty-five paintings and nine watercolors and drawings from his mid-career period. Originally planned as a mid-career show, it now serves as a memorial to the late artist.

In 1978, the publication of 'Jackson Pollock: A Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Drawings, and Other Works' by Francis V. O'Connor and Eugene V. Thaw provided a comprehensive collection of Pollock's artistic works.

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation was established in 1985 to function as the official estate for both Jackson Pollock and his widow, Lee Krasner. It also aims to assist individual working artists of merit with financial need.

In 2000, the biographical film Pollock, directed by and starring Ed Harris, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about Jackson Pollock, was released. The film also featured Marcia Gay Harden, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Lee Krasner.

In 2004, One: Number 31, 1950 was recognized as the eighth most influential piece of modern art in a survey involving 500 artists, curators, critics, and dealers.

In November 2006, Jackson Pollock's No. 5, 1948 became the world's most expensive painting when it was sold privately for US$140 million. This sale set a new record in the art market.

In 2013, Pollock's painting Number 19 (1948) was sold at Christie's auction for US$58,363,750, contributing to a total sales of US$495 million in one night, marking it as the most expensive auction of contemporary art to date.

A 2015 study using fractal analysis achieved a 93% success rate in distinguishing real from fake Pollocks, leading to further research on Fractal Expressionism.

Jackson, an alcoholic, passes away in a tragic drunk driving accident.