Jackson Pollock's Blue poles to debut in Western Australia in 2027
In April 2027, the Art Gallery of Western Australia will host Jackson Pollock's renowned painting Blue poles, marking its debut exhibition in the state. This significant artwork, which is part of the Sharing the National Collection program and on loan from the National Gallery of Australia, is a cultural highlight for Western Australia. Completed in 1952, Blue poles exemplifies Pollock's innovative poured paint technique. The expansive canvas, nearly five meters wide, showcases eight striking blue-black vertical shapes amidst a vibrant array of drips and splashes. As one of Pollock's final major abstract works, it stands as a landmark of 20th-century art, providing a unique chance for Western Australians to experience its impact.
Key facts
- Blue poles will be shown in Western Australia for the first time in April 2027.
- The loan is from the National Gallery of Australia through the Sharing the National Collection program.
- The painting was created in 1952.
- It is nearly five meters wide.
- It features eight blue-black vertical forms.
- It is considered a defining example of Pollock's poured paint technique.
- It is one of Pollock's last major abstract paintings.
- The exhibition is organized by the Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Art Gallery of Western Australia
- National Gallery of Australia
Locations
- Western Australia