15.05.1930–present

Jasper Johns

Jasper Johns, born May 15, 1930 in Augusta, is an American contemporary artist associated with pop art and neo-Dada. His work includes abstraction, still life, and figurative genres.

Jasper Johns
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Jasper Johns was born on May 15, 1930, in Augusta, USA. He is a contemporary American artist whose work spans multiple fields including painting, sculpture, graphic art, photography, design, and illustration. Johns is considered one of the key figures of pop art and is connected with the neo-Dada movement. His creative output encompasses genres such as abstraction, still life, and figurative depictions. Among his most well-known works are "Target with Four Faces," "Three Flags," and "Map." His artistic activity covers a wide range of visual arts disciplines: he is recognized as a painter, sculptor, illustrator, designer, photographer, costume artist, graphic artist, and engraver.

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