Rise To Prominence
In November 2011, he was named as one of six finalists for the Hugo Boss Prize.
In January 2012, Hauser & Wirth presents 'RUMBLE', an exhibition of new works by Johnson. Including painting, sculpture, installation and film, 'RUMBLE’ will be the artist’s first show with the gallery and will take place at their New York City location.
In April 2012, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, presents Johnson's first major museum solo exhibition. MCA Pamela Alper Associate Curator Julie Rodrigues Widholm curated the exhibition in close collaboration with the artist. The exhibition is a survey of the past 10 years of the artist's work. Additionally, a new MCA commission will be shown for the first time.
Johnson is currently represented by David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles; and Hauser & Wirth.
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