Jeff Koons

American sculptor and painter (born 1955) · United States · Artists

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2007“I’ve always enjoyed feeling a connection to the avant-garde, such as Dada and surrealism and pop art.”In their wordsJeff Koons in: Graeme Green. "60 SECONDS: Jeff Koons," at metro.co.uk, 2007/07/18Read the whole statement

2001Berliner BärAward1989“The media, the galleries, the collectors - it's all very chaotic actually. The artworld doesn't have this defined corporate structure that people imagine.”In their wordsJeff Koons in: Modern Painters. Vol. 2 (1989), p. 63Read the whole statement

1988“I try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I’m a messenger.”In their wordsJeff Koons in: Ottman, K. (1988) "Jeff Koons," Journal of Contemporary Art-Online 1(1): 18-23; cited in: Galman, Sally AC. "The truthfulRead the whole statement

“Abstraction and luxury are the guard dogs of the upper class.”In their words"From Full Phantom Five," 1988Read the whole statement

1986“The basic story line (in my new work) is about art leaving the realm of the artist, when the artist loses control of the work. It’s defined basically by two ends.”In their wordsConstance Lewellen interview, 1986Read the whole statement

“I’m basically the idea person. I’m not physically involved in the production.”In their wordsConstance Lewellen interview, 1986Read the whole statement

1955Born21 January 1955

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Photos 8

Three Ball Total Equilibrium Tank (1983) by Koons at Tate Liverpool

Puppy (head detail) Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain

"Tulips" in the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain

Koons in 2000 with a painting of the Easyfun series. Photo by Oliver Mark.

Kiepenkerl, located in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.

The Koons-designed car - driven by Dirk Müller, Andy Priaulx and Dirk Werner - was retired after 53 laps of the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

Louis Vuitton Da Vinci bag

In their own words 7

Jeff Koons

7 statements, newest first

I’ve always enjoyed feeling a connection to the avant-garde, such as Dada and surrealism and pop art.
2007, Jeff Koons in: Graeme Green. "60 SECONDS: Jeff Koons," at metro.co.uk, 2007/07/18, Own words
The media, the galleries, the collectors - it's all very chaotic actually. The artworld doesn't have this defined corporate structure that people imagine.
1989, Jeff Koons in: Modern Painters. Vol. 2 (1989), p. 63, Own words
I try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I’m a messenger.
1988, Jeff Koons in: Ottman, K. (1988) "Jeff Koons," Journal of Contemporary Art-Online 1(1): 18-23; cited in: Galman, Sally AC. "The truthful, Own words

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Awards

Berliner Bär2001

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Spouse: Ilona Staller

About this person

Jeffrey Lynn Koons 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 and US$91.1 million for Rabbit in 2019.

Country

United States

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