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Spinoff thread: Jackson Pollock's artwork.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:18 pm
In a previous thread, some billionaire paid $200 million for a Jackson Pollock painting, named Number 17A.
Personally, I think his art is shite. I criticized his work in the thread and two "art lovers" berated me for not appreciating his art. I think they're pretentious assholes and they think I'm a neanderthal.
So, what do you think about Pollock's paintings? Art, or paint splatters?
Personally, I think his art is shite. I criticized his work in the thread and two "art lovers" berated me for not appreciating his art. I think they're pretentious assholes and they think I'm a neanderthal.
So, what do you think about Pollock's paintings? Art, or paint splatters?
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Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:19 pm to bhtigerfan
Would look at in a museum. WNBI.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:19 pm to bhtigerfan
He did a lot more than splatters. The exhibition of his work at MOMA was pretty fascinating.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:19 pm to bhtigerfan
I'm not a fan, and I'm not a fan of most modern art. I find the CIA support of him and other modern artists to be interesting as well.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:22 pm to bhtigerfan
There's something about his art. It's not just paint spatters, there's something going on. That's like saying that Jimi Hendrix getting feedback out of his guitar is nothing but noise -- it's being used for a purpose.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:23 pm to bhtigerfan
I really like it. Is it a simplistic idea? Of course. I don't think it makes it any less "artworthy." I don't have 200 million dollars (yet) so i can't tell you what I would pay for it.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:24 pm to bhtigerfan
I don't think it looks a lot different than the painting done by the monkey in that thread.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:27 pm to bhtigerfan
It's shite. Even the name is too much. Trying too hard to be weird and unique. It's the same with people who are deeply within the "fine dining" world. Everything has unique names, bizarre ingredients, small portions, always fuchsia etc.
Give me Bob Ross.
Give me Bob Ross.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:34 pm to bhtigerfan
I think people believe they have elite intelligence, therefore, they can see genius where less fortunates cannot - it's simply narcissism manifested via art. However, the reality is that Jackson was a drunkard who gave up on traditional art because he wasn't being noticed for his talent; thus, he expressed his anger and disappointment with randomness and was noted for being a pioneer...but, his acclaim comes from beginning a new trend, not on his artistic prowess.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:37 pm to Calvin Candie
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It's shite. Even the name is too much. Trying too hard to be weird and unique. It's the same with people who are deeply within the "fine dining" world. Everything has unique names, bizarre ingredients, small portions, always fuchsia etc.
Autumn Rhythm: No. 30 
One: No 31 What's the difference between these two? More splatter?
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:38 pm to bhtigerfan
They're very different. Especially when you see them in person. They're very big paintings. Seeing basically a thumbnail of it on a screen doesn't do it any justice.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:40 pm to bhtigerfan
its actually a sound investment for those that can afford it....
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:47 pm to bhtigerfan
Autumn splatter No. 31 would make for a good duck blind cover.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:48 pm to CroakaBait
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:48 pm to bhtigerfan
Never heard of him until I saw Guardians of the Galaxy. And then there was this in Ex Machina. I think it's ridiculous that they sell for so much. Maybe I am a Neanderthal, I don't care.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:52 pm to meeple
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Never heard of him until I saw Guardians of the Galaxy.
Really?
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:54 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:I zoomed in, still nothing
They're very different. Especially when you see them in person. They're very big paintings. Seeing basically a thumbnail of it on a screen doesn't do it any justice.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:56 pm to timbo
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That's like saying that Jimi Hendrix getting feedback out of his guitar is nothing but noise -- it's being used for a purpose.
Excellent analogy
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:58 pm to bhtigerfan
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Personally, I think his art is shite. I criticized his work in the thread and two "art lovers" berated me for not appreciating his art. I think they're pretentious assholes and they think I'm a neanderthal.
actually, you were simply being made fun of for calling people who like that kind of art pretentious assholes while ironically acting just like a pretentious a-hole.
Posted on 2/19/16 at 4:59 pm to bhtigerfan
I like it but I didn't until I learned more about both him and his work. Seen on display in a museum they are much more impressive than just a picture in a book.
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