Johns, Jasper
JASPER JOHNS American Center Celebration, 1982
$250.00
Sku: XX6680
Artist: Jasper Johns
Title: American Center Celebration
Year: 1982
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 47 x 31.5 inches ( 119.38 x 80.01 cm )
Image Size: 32.5 x 24 inches ( 82.55 x 60.96 cm )
Edition Size: 200
Framed: No
Condition: C: Several Signs of use and handling, some visible marks
Additional Details: This original poster, designed by Jasper Johns, was created to promote a performance by avant-garde composer and musician John Cage at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, Renaud-Barrault. Johns, known for his exploration of symbols, text, and conceptual art, brings his signature approach to the poster’s design, fusing text, abstract forms, and symbolic imagery to evoke Cage’s experimental musical philosophy. The poster not only serves as a promotional item but also stands as an independent work of art, reflecting Johns' unique aesthetic sensibilities. His use of minimalism and semiotics aligns with Cage’s avant-garde musical approach, making the collaboration a landmark moment in the cross-section of contemporary art and experimental music. This poster is a rare and collectible piece of ephemera, embodying the intersection of two of the most influential figures in 20th-century modern art and music.
Artist: Jasper Johns
Title: American Center Celebration
Year: 1982
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 47 x 31.5 inches ( 119.38 x 80.01 cm )
Image Size: 32.5 x 24 inches ( 82.55 x 60.96 cm )
Edition Size: 200
Framed: No
Condition: C: Several Signs of use and handling, some visible marks
Additional Details: This original poster, designed by Jasper Johns, was created to promote a performance by avant-garde composer and musician John Cage at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, Renaud-Barrault. Johns, known for his exploration of symbols, text, and conceptual art, brings his signature approach to the poster’s design, fusing text, abstract forms, and symbolic imagery to evoke Cage’s experimental musical philosophy. The poster not only serves as a promotional item but also stands as an independent work of art, reflecting Johns' unique aesthetic sensibilities. His use of minimalism and semiotics aligns with Cage’s avant-garde musical approach, making the collaboration a landmark moment in the cross-section of contemporary art and experimental music. This poster is a rare and collectible piece of ephemera, embodying the intersection of two of the most influential figures in 20th-century modern art and music.
