American contemporary artist, whose main medium is oil painting and printmaking. Jasper Johns was born in Augusta of Georgia state. His works are related to Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada and Pop Art. He is known for his descriptions of the American flag and other topics related to the United States. His creative materials often include popular cultural images and objects. He had received the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Biennale in 1988 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. He currently lives in Sharon, Massachusetts, USA.