Jeff Koons’s artworks & exhibitions
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Born Jeffrey Lynn Koon on January 21, 1955, in York, Pennsylvania, Jeff Koons is one of the most respected American artists. He’s also a well-regarded sculptor and illustrator.
Koons derives his art inspirations primarily from everyday objects like party décor, porcelain figurines, cartoon characters, and kids’ toys. His work appropriates consumerism, popular culture, and materialism, eliciting both admiration and dismissal from critics.
One school of thought sees Koons’ work as important and groundbreaking. Meanwhile, other critics think his work is mere consumer cynicism, crass, and balderdash. New Hoover Convertibles(1984) and Michael Jackson and Bubbles (1988) are some of his best-known works.
