Exhibition ‘Jackson Pollock: A Centennial Retrospective’ Opened

On November 11, the exhibition titled ‘Jackson Pollock: A Centennial Retrospective’ opened at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art (until January 22, 2012). It showcased the full scope of Jackson Pollock’s artistic career, renowned as the first American artist to gain international acclaim through his technique of splashing paint across large canvases. It consisted of four chapters: Chapter 1 ‘Finding His Way, 1930 – 1941’; Chapter 2 ‘Engaging with Modern Art, 1942 – 1946’; Chapter 3 ‘Breaking New Ground, 1947 – 1950’; and Chapter 4 ‘In Anguish, 1951 – 1956’. It traced the process leading to his unique style and subsequent experimental developments. It marked the first comprehensive introduction of Pollock’s work in Japan with approximately 70 works on display, combining all his pieces held in Japan with major works from overseas institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, New York City. The exhibition subsequently toured to the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (February 10 – May 6, 2012). (Japanese)