
Jasper JohnsAmerican, 1930May one see it?
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
2006
“False Start” sells for $80 million
In 2006 the collectors Anne and Kenneth Griffin bought False Start (1959) from David Geffen for $80 million, making it the most expensive painting by a living artist.
2007
The National Gallery acquires 1,700 of his prints
In 2007 the National Gallery of Art in Washington acquired about 1,700 of Johns's prints, becoming the largest holder of his work.
2007–2008
An exhibition in Washington, Basel and the Musée d'Orsay
An exhibition of Johns's work held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington in 2007 was also shown at the Kunstmuseum Basel (2007) and the Musée d'Orsay (2008).