Jasper Johns

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1930 -

Occupation

Artist

Notable Achievements

Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Arts

Description

Abstract Expressionist/Pop Painter and Sculptor. Notable for his painting of flags. A Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 1984. In 1990, awarded the National Medal of Arts. On February 15, 2011 he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.