How Jackson Pollock's "Blue Poles" changed the face of art | American Masters

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When Jackson painted "Blue Poles" in 1952, he had no idea it would later become the most expensive American painting sold when the National Gallery in Australia purchased it for two million U.S. dollars to much controversy. What was it about the "exquisite web of paint" that so captivated and divided audiences at the time and even now?

Responding to a question on how people should appreciate modern art, Pollock said: "I think they should not look for, but look passively and try to receive what the painting has to offer. I think it should be enjoyed just as music is enjoyed. After a while you may like it or may not, but I think at least give it a chance."

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