Jasper Johns' 'Regrets' Exhibition at MoMA Critiqued for Curatorial Approach and Late-Career Works

From March 15 to September 1, 2014, the Museum of Modern Art in New York showcased 'Jasper Johns: Regrets.' This exhibition displayed various pieces influenced by a photograph of Lucian Freud, which was commissioned by Francis Bacon. Featured works included ink and pencil sketches, watercolor and oil paintings, as well as aquatints created between 2012 and 2013. A recurring rubber stamp stating 'Regrets, Jasper Johns' appeared in numerous pieces. The display also incorporated copper plates and earlier aquatints, emphasizing Johns' artistic process. Notably, four ink-on-plastic paintings illustrated the balance between control and chance, while the largest piece measured 67 by 96 inches. Critics recognized the exhibition's packaged analysis and acknowledged Johns' pivotal role alongside Robert Rauschenberg in challenging Abstract Expressionism.