Two Maps I

spring 1963

Co-founds an arts foundation with John Cage

In spring 1963 Johns and John Cage co-founded the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, now the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, to raise funds in the performance field.

28 June 1964 – 6 October 1964

Exhibition: Documenta III

1965

Affair with Susan Sontag

Johns has primarily had relationships with men, but in 1965 he had an affair with the writer Susan Sontag.

1967–1980

Artistic adviser to the Merce Cunningham Dance Company

Johns had long supported the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, helping to raise funds and attention and assisting Rauschenberg with set and costume designs in the 1950s, and from 1967 to 1980 he served as its artistic adviser.

27 June 1968 – 6 October 1968

Exhibition: 4. documenta

1968–1969

Romance with the poet John Giorno

From 1968 to 1969 Johns had a romance with the poet John Giorno.