Jasper Johns (* 1930) is considered one of the most significant American painters of the 20th century. However, it is less known that the artist is also a passionate collector. This bibliophile volume offers an opportunity to explore the diversity of this unique collection with a selection of over 100 drawings. From Paul Cézanne to Pablo Picasso to Willem de Kooning – Jasper Johns presents surprising juxtapositions through his collection. The quality of the drawings demonstrates that Johns selects with the discerning eye of a connoisseur. Many works also reflect friendships with other artists. Around 50 pieces engage in an inspiring dialogue in this catalog, captivating both amateurs and experts alike.

Collected works by:
John Cage, Paul Cézanne, Merce Cunningham, Edgar Degas, Marcel Duchamp, Jacob Epstein, Eric Fischl, Dan Flavin, Johann Heinrich Füssli, Paul Gauguin, Alberto Giacometti, Juan Gris, Kim Jones, Franz Kline, Käthe Kollwitz, Elaine de Kooning, Willem de Kooning, Sol LeWitt, René Magritte, Brice Marden, Henri Matisse, Robert Morris, Barnett Newman, Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, Odilon Redon, Frank Stella, Cy Twombly, Terry Winters, and others.