Jasper Johns: the examined life. (Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York)(Cover Story)

From: Art in America | Date: April 1, 1997| Author: Feinstein, Roni | Copyright information

This retrospective of Johns's work included 225 pieces grouped according to theme and coloration. The exhibit traced the evolution of his aesthetic through his various periods, including the post-1982 period, in which his becomes more personal. Two concurrent shows featured Johns's prints and sculpture.

The Jasper Johns retrospective recently held at the Museum of Modern Art about one of America's most widely exhibited artists (Johns's full exhibition history is so extensive that...

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