Jackson Pollock: Intimate Legacy at Pace Gallery Reveals the Man Behind the Myth
"Jackson Pollock: Intimate Legacy" is on display at Pace Gallery in Chelsea, located at 540 West 25th Street, New York, from September 11 to October 24, 2026. This exhibition showcases a variety of works, including sketchbook pages, silkscreens, engravings, drypoint prints, a unique sculpture, and studio artifacts. Noteworthy pieces consist of a double-sided drawing from 1939–1940, six framed sketchbook pages (1950–1954) by Krasner, a complete set of six silkscreens from 1951, engravings from 1944–1945, and a bronze cast head from 1964. Additionally, two paint-splattered stools from their East Hampton studio provide a personal element. The exhibit highlights Pollock's diverse experimentation and Krasner's influence in maintaining his legacy. The gallery operates Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: September 11 through October 24, 2026.
- Location: Pace Gallery, 540 West 25th Street, New York.
- Earliest work: double-sided drawing from 1939–1940, graphite and orange pencil, linked to therapist Dr. Joseph L. Henderson.
- Six framed sketchbook pages dated 1950–1954, ink, ink wash, pen, and pencil on Japanese commercial airmail stationery; one of only five known complete Pollock sketchbooks and the only one in private hands; belonged to Lee Krasner.
- Complete set of six silkscreens from 1951, interpretations of Black Paintings, with Sanford McCoy helping select the paintings.
- Complete suite of engravings and drypoint prints from 1944–1945, produced at Stanley William Hayter’s New York print workshop.
- 1964 bronze cast of a head based on a basalt sculpture from approximately 1930–1933, identified by Pace as Pollock’s earliest known sculpture.
- Two paint-splattered stools from Pollock and Krasner’s Springs, East Hampton studio.
Entities
Artists
- Jackson Pollock
- Lee Krasner
- Dr. Joseph L. Henderson
- Sanford McCoy
- Stanley William Hayter
Institutions
- Pace Gallery
- New York Art Life
Locations
- Chelsea
- New York
- United States
- Springs
- East Hampton