Frenemies Pollock & de Kooning

Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning are two of the most well-known and groundbreaking American abstract painters. Friends and competitors, they jockeyed for position to be the most important American artist of the century. Find out how Pollock and De Kooning pushed twentieth-century American painting (and each other) in daring new directions.
Kimberly Datchuk, curator of learning & engagement leads the discussion.
Recorded 11/7/2020

[@carriefrench3986]

I really appreciate this presentation. Many of the details were new to me and help me form a more complete picture of their lives and careers. Thank you, Kimberly and all involved.

[@murraymarshawn2175]

There is something inspiring about learning from the past. Artful. And technical. Like a great painting. This was so great. Thank you.

[@uistanleymuseum]

We're so glad you enjoyed this presentation. Thank you for watching.

[@leonardoluc6362]

Thanks for the show as i admire both as the greatest artist ever but leaning to de Kooning as the absolute most intriguing Artist ever lived for the same spoken time will tell. Special the series Women 1 … is spectacular timeless.

[@christianegonbarnthaler1426]

super art

[@RobCoghanable]

The Egan gallery was a walk up

[@hayesecoart1019]

How would you combine some both techniques

[@petemc5070]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@RobCoghanable]

If Pollock lived would he have gone to jail?

[@RobCoghanable]

Willem was an interesting character, Pollock was an oaf who would have done time if he lived.

[@Johnconno]

Meanwhile, in London a group of rich kids are busy taking Paris back to the 19th century.

[@ianharvey3358]

What does Frenemies mean?

[@jhonathanreed1465]

Friends/Enemies

[@uistanleymuseum]

Friends + Enemies = Frenemies

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

My opinion is that De Kooning was better than Pollock.

[@RobCoghanable]

I can save you the trouble, both their wives were better painters and Pollock’s was the better of the two.