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]]> False StartDescribed as a Neo-Dadaist as well as an artist who effectively bridged the gap between pop art and Abstract Expressionist, Jasper Johns has had a significant impact on modern and minimalist conceptual art starting in the early 1950s.

The current exhibit of 80 of John’s paintings, prints and drawings at the National Gallery of Art follow the recurring theme of “the target, the mechanical “device,” repetitive colors and their names, and imprints of the human body. 

One piece on display, False Start (shown above), was sold last year to a private collector for $80 million. His most famous piece, American Flag is not part of the exhibit.

Jasper Johns – An Allegory of Painting
National Gallery of Art
East Building, Upper Level and Mezzanine
4th and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20565

Jasper Johns 1a  Jasper Johns - Periscope 

Dates and Times – Daily, through April 29th, Mondays – Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tickets– Not required, as admission is free to the National Gallery of Art and to this exhibit.

Nearest Metro subway stations– Judiciary Square – Red line, Archives – Yellow and Green lines or Smithsonian – Blue and Orange lines then a short walk

Parking – Metered parking is available.

Photo credits: All copyright of New York Museum of Modern Art or National Gallery of Art
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