Jasper Johns

Jasper Johns, Jr. (born May 15, 1930 in Augusta, Georgia, United States) is an American contemporary artist who works primarily in painting and printmaking. He is represented by the Matthew Marks Gallery. Jasper Johns grew up in Allendale, South Carolina. Recounting this period in his life, he says, "In the place where I was a child, there were no artists and there was no art, so I really didn't know what that meant. I think I thought it meant th... more

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  • May 15, 1930 (age 79 years)

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Year Award Notes/Description
  • 1986
  • Painting - One of the leading and most influential figures of Pop Art in the world since its inception.
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