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Jeff Koons

born 1955

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Biography

Jeffrey Lynn Koons (; born January 21, 1955) 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.

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.

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Artworks

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  • Mound of Flowers

    Jeff Koons
    1991
  • New Hoover Convertibles, Green, Red, Brown, New Shelton Wet/Dry 10 Gallon Displaced Doubledecker

    Jeff Koons
    1981–7
  • Encased - Four Rows

    Jeff Koons
    1983–93
  • Caterpillar (with chains)

    Jeff Koons
    2002
  • Made in Heaven

    Jeff Koons
    1989
  • Art Magazine Ads (Art in America)

    Jeff Koons
    1988–9
  • GOAT (Ice Blue)

    Jeff Koons
    1999
  • MONKEY (Red-Orange)

    Jeff Koons
    1999
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  • Made in Heaven

    Jeff Koons
    1989
  • Art Magazine Ads (Art in America)

    Jeff Koons
    1988–9
  • Bourgeois Bust - Jeff and Ilona

    Jeff Koons
    1991
  • Art Magazine Ads (Arts)

    Jeff Koons
    1988–9
  • Art Magazine Ads (Flash Art)

    Jeff Koons
    1988–9
  • Art Magazine Ads (Art Forum)

    Jeff Koons
    1988–9
  • Jeff Koons Thinks Martin Kippenberger is Great, Tremendous, Fabulous, Everything

    Martin Kippenberger
    1990

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