Jeff Koons | |
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 Koons in 2014 | |
| Born | Jeffrey Lynn Koons January 21, 1955 |
| Education | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore |
| Known for | Artist |
| Notable work | Rabbit (1986) Puppy (1992) Balloon Dog (1994–2000) |
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| Website | jeffkoons |
Jeffrey Lynn Koons (/kuːnz/; born January 21, 1955)[1] is an American artist recognized for his work dealing with popular culture and his sculptures depicting everyday objects, including balloon animals produced in stainless steel with mirror-finish surfaces. He lives and works in both New York City and his hometown of York, Pennsylvania. His works have sold for substantial sums, including at least two record auction prices for a work by a living artist: US$58.4 million for Balloon Dog (Orange) in 2013[2] and US$91.1 million for Rabbit in 2019.[3][4]
Critics come sharply divided in their views of Koons. Some view his work as pioneering and of major art-historical importance. Others dismiss his work as kitsch, crass, and based on cynical self-merchandising. Koons has stated that there are no hidden meanings or critiques in his works.[5][6]
- ^ "Famous birthdays for Jan. 21: Geena Davis, Luke Grimes". UPI. January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ Vogel, Carol (November 12, 2013). "At $142.4 Million, Triptych Is the Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold at an Auction". The New York Times.
- ^ "Jeff Koons' $91M 'Rabbit' sculpture sets new auction record". CNN. May 15, 2019.
- ^ Tully, Kathryn (June 26, 2014). "The Most Expensive Art Ever Sold At Auction: Christie's Record-Breaking Sale". Forbes. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Galenson, David (October 2006). "You Cannot be Serious: The Conceptual Innovator as Trickster". Working Paper Series. National Bureau of Economic Research: 25. doi:10.3386/w12599. S2CID 193985522,
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