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Renowned for his paintings of the American flag, Johns, now 91, is one of the world’s most influential living artists. But he is famously reluctant to speak about his work.
Unpacking the symbolism in Jasper John's most recent series of paintings, which introduce something new into his art: a skeleton.
“Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror,” a mammoth exhibition at the Whitney in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, runs through Feb. 13.
Famed artist Jasper Johns’ trusted longtime assistant was sentenced to 18 months behind bars Thursday for swiping and selling 37 of his boss’s works for more than $4 million in profits. James ...
The eminent artist Jasper Johns made his mark as one of his generation’s most influential painters and printmakers. Born in Augusta, Ga. and raised in Allendale, S.C., Johns studied art at the ...
The 87-year-old's first SoCal show in more than 50 years, opening Feb. 10 at the Broad, features several flag paintings and other iconic works by the highest-valued living artist.
That’s how American artist Jasper Johns recalled the creation of one of his most famous works, Flag, completed between 1945 and 1955.
Renowned for his paintings of the American flag, Johns, now 91, is one of the world’s most influential living artists. But he is famously reluctant to speak about his work.
Renowned for his paintings of the American flag, Johns, now 91, is one of the world’s most influential living artists. But he is famously reluctant to speak about his work.