Target

Jasper Johns

Target

Target, created by Jasper Johns in 1958, is a significant artwork associated with the pop-art movement. Johns, known for his exploration of ordinary objects and iconic symbols, presents a bold and simplified representation of a target in this painting. The use of the target as a subject matter reflects Johns' interest in recontextualizing familiar imagery and challenging the traditional notions of art. By incorporating commonplace objects into his work, Johns invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between art and everyday life. The repetitive and graphic quality of the target image emphasizes its visual impact, while also commenting on themes of consumerism, mass production, and the commodification of art.