Jasper Johns, Map, 1962
MOCA does it again for their upcoming exhibition.
hyde or die
The art collection of the late dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham is headed to Christie’s on Nov. 11 and 12. When it does, bidders will have the opportunity to acquire gifts from his many of his friends and collaborators, including Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg.
Amazingly, Laura Kuhn, a member of the Cunningham Trust’s board, says that Cunningham never thought to insure the collection, though it contains the work of so many reputed masters. Asked what would happen if his artworks were destroyed in a fire, he explained, “Our friends would paint us new ones.” via…
Jasper Johns Target 1958
I remember when my brother and I were really little, my mom caught him leaning against the Flag. He was in a bit of trouble for that one.
“For Bruce (Nauman) and Jasper (Johns), the body is the starting point and all their efforts return to it, the mind being merely an engine for its mortal glories. Let them waltz in each other’s arms into eternity.”
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Pretty Imagery
Jasper Johns, Age 29 at Castelli Gallery with Target Painting taken by Ben Martin.
