Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons is an American artist known for his sculptures depicting everyday objects and his work dealing with popular culture.

Pop Artist

January 21, 1955

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Jeff Koons, an American artist known for his bold and controversial works, explores popular culture through sculptures of everyday objects. Among his most renowned creations are the Balloon Dog series, the stainless steel Rabbit sculpture, the Puppy sculpture, the Tulips series, and the Gazing Ball series. Koons has participated in numerous art shows and exhibitions, such as his 2014 retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, and has received prestigious awards like the Golden Lion at the 2001 Venice Biennale. His captivating pieces often fetch millions of dollars at art auctions. A notable aspect of Koons’ art is his use of stainless steel with mirror-finish surfaces to create balloon animal sculptures.