Jasper Johns

Jasper Johns is an American painter from Georgia and was born on May 15, 1930.  He is currently 82.  His style is like pop art with classical influences, his subject matter is famous for his depiction of the American flag.  The technical jargon for Jasper Johns style is Neo-Dadaist.

In 1990 he was awarded the National Medal of Arts and Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.  His paintings fetch prices in the Millions.  Keep It Tasty JJ!

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Corpse and Mirror II, 1974-75 in the Chicago Art Institute

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