Jasper Johns Retrospective 'Night Driver' Opens at Guggenheim Bilbao in 2026

The Museo Guggenheim Bilbao will host 'Jasper Johns: Night Driver,' a significant retrospective of the artist, from May 29 to October 12, 2026. Curated by Enrique Juncosa and supported by Fundación BBVA, the exhibition showcases around 140 artworks spanning more than seventy years, named after a drawing from 1960. Born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1930, Johns established his career in New York, where he connected with influential figures such as Robert Rauschenberg, John Cage, and Merce Cunningham. A crucial development in his career occurred between 1954 and 1955 when he began creating his famous flag paintings. The exhibition features key works like 'Flag on Orange Field,' 'False Start,' sculptures, and pieces from the 1970s onward, highlighting his innovative techniques and investigation of visual symbols.