Jackson Pollock, a significant figure in abstract expressionism, achieved only one successful art show during his lifetime at the Betty Parsons Gallery in 1949. His work marked a transition in the art world, as noted by Willem de Kooning's praise. Notably, art critic Clement Greenberg disliked de Kooning's remark, believing it diminished Pollock's contributions. According to Louis Menand, both Pollock and Greenberg acted as pivotal figures in their fields, influencing how art is created and perceived following their breakthroughs. The exploration of Pollock's impact continues in popular discussions, highlighting both his art and the supportive roles of contemporaries like Lee Krasner.
What ever its intent, de Kooning's remark annoyed art critic and major Pollock advocate Clement Greenberg, who thought that it reduced Pollock to a transitional figure.
After Pollock, people painted differently. After Greenberg, people thought about painting differently.
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