JOURNAL ARTICLE

JACKSON POLLOCK, THE BLUE POLES CONTROVERSY AND THE WHITLAM LABOR GOVERNMENT.

  • Published In: Sydney Papers, 2024, n. 64. P. 138 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McILROY, TOM 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the historical significance of the Whitlam Government's purchase of Jackson Pollock's painting "Blue Poles" for $1.4 million in 1973, which sparked controversy due to the economic climate of high inflation and unemployment in Australia. Tom McIlroy, the author of "Blue Poles: Jackson Pollock, Gough Whitlam and the Painting That Changed a Nation," addresses the Sydney Institute, highlighting the political and cultural context surrounding the acquisition. The purchase is framed as a pivotal moment in Australian art history, reflecting Whitlam's commitment to enhancing the nation's cultural identity despite the political backlash it received. The article also touches on the broader implications of the purchase for the arts in Australia and the legacy of the Whitlam Government. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sydney Papers. 2024/07, Issue 64, p138
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:10357068
  • Accession Number:185983079
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