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Also Known As Paul Jackson Pollock
Born January 28, 1912 • Cody • Wyoming
Died August 11, 1956 (aged 44) • East Hampton • New York
Notable Works “Blue Poles” • “Mural”
Movement / Style Abstract Expressionism • Action painting • automatism • modern art
Notable Family Members spouse Lee Krasner

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