Jackson Pollock: A Centennial Retrospective

It is a great pleasure for us to be holding this exhibition entitled Jackson Pollock: A Centennial Retrospective at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art and The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
Immediately after World War II, Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) altered the concept of painting significantly by means of an original style and technique in which he sprinkled paint all over a canvas spread on the floor. The art he produced during his brief 44-yearlong lifetime enabled him to become the first American artist to win truly international fame and today he is recognized all over the world as a cultural hero of the United States.
Although Pollock has also been highly acclaimed in Japan, exhibitions fully covering his work have not yet been held here.
This exhibition is held in commemoration of the centennial of Pollock’s birth.
Comprised of works dating from his art student years, the acme during which he established his fame, and the later years when he was tormented by the decline in his creative ability, it is the first major exhibition tracing the great marks he left on the art world to be held in Japan.
There are works from foreign collections including major works belonging to the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, Iran and The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Together with all the works by Pollock that are currently known to be housed in Japan, approximately seventy works will be gathered under one roof. We hope you will take this rare opportunity to enjoy Pollock’s art to your heart’s content.

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3 reasons why this is “a must see Exhibition”

1. The 183 x 244 cm masterpiece owned by Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Iran was loaned for the very first time after the Iranian Revolution. The work, “Mural on Indian Red Ground”, was painted in 1950 when Pollock gained his highest reputation. This is the first and could be the last chance that you would be able to see this masterpiece.

2. This is the first ever Pollock exhibition held in Japan, and also the only retrospective show in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth. We collected more than 60 works from Pollock’s early days when he started learning painting to his anguish period after he established the reputation in art field. You can see all Pollock works that currently exist in Japan.

3. You can actually stand and feel the space where Pollock produced his works. Pollock and his wife, Lee Krasner moved to East Hampton, New York, to seek for a better place to paint. We reproduced his atelier in the museum. You can find his foot prints on the floor, spattering paints and perhaps something more!

Admission free on your birthday!

As the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of MOMAT, we offer you “Admission free day” on your birthday. During the opening days of Jackson Pollock exhibition, you can get a ticket for free by showing ID verifying your birthday at the ticket office.

Don’t miss our original exhibition merchandise at the museum!

We produced special merchandise for this exhibition. The exhibition catalogue contains all works displaying in this retrospective show and also many interesting photos of Pollock. The catalogue is Japanese / English bilingual.
Postcard, poster, notebook, iPhone case, T-shirt and other various items inspired by Pollock’s work and his words are available at the shop in the museum. These are limited items you can get only at our exhibition venue.

Venues

[Tokyo]

February 10, 2012 – May 6, 2012
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo　[MAP]

Organized by
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Nippon Television Network Corporation

With the special support of
Embassy of the United States of America

With the sponsorship of
Terra Foundation for American Art
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.,
Mitsumura Printing Co., Ltd.

With the support of
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran

With the cooperation of
Japan Airlines
Lufthansa Cargo AG
Lufthansa German Airlines

Pollock flyer Download

[Aichi]

November 11, 2011 – Jan 22, 2012

Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art

“This exhibition is made possible through support from the Terra Foundaiton for American Art”

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