Jackson Pollock Jackson Pollock Paul Jackson Pollock (; January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety; he was a major artist of his generation. Regarded as reclusive, he had a volatile personality, and struggled with alcoholism for most of his life. In 1945, he married the artist Lee Krasner, who became an important influence on his career and on his legacy. Pollock died at the age of 44 in an
Hari Singh (artist) of India. S. Hari Singh was born in 1894 in the Ramgarhia Sikh family. His father S. Ganda Singh was a famed architect, and artist. After primary education the son preferred to pursue his dream to become an artist. Blessed with immense creative skills and artistic genius, he joined S. Ram Singh, principal of the Art School, Lahore, founded by Rudyard Kipling's father. His talent flowered there and he specialist in theatrical painting (from 19110 with the Alfred Theatre Company) and exhibited locally. He remained with the theatrical company for 14 years. At this time, he met famous artists like