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Best known for his reflective balloon sculptures, Jeff Koons takes inspiration from everyday objects, consumer society and the art world itself and uses his artworks as a way to comment and critique consumer society and, in particular, our concepts of desirability, taste and value. Discover our selection of Jeff Koons sculptures, prints and paintings for sale at Guy Hepner, Koons dealers since 2007.
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Balloon Rabbit (Violet), 2019Porcelain with chromatic coating11 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in
29 x 14 x 21 cmEdition of 999Series: Balloon AnimalsCopyright The ArtistJeff Koons' Balloon Rabbit sculpture is a striking example of contemporary art that blurs the lines between high and low culture, playfulness, and sophistication. Created in 1986, this stainless steel...Jeff Koons' Balloon Rabbit sculpture is a striking example of contemporary art that blurs the lines between high and low culture, playfulness, and sophistication. Created in 1986, this stainless steel sculpture is part of Koons' larger series known as Celebration, which explores themes of childhood, consumerism, and the American Dream.
The Balloon Rabbit sculpture is meticulously crafted to resemble a large balloon animal, capturing the ephemeral and whimsical nature of balloon art in a durable, permanent form. Despite its seemingly light and fragile appearance, the sculpture is made of reflective stainless steel, giving it a polished and futuristic aesthetic. This juxtaposition of fragility and permanence challenges viewers to reconsider their perceptions of value and materiality.
One of the most striking aspects of the Balloon Rabbit is its scale. Standing at over three feet tall, the sculpture commands attention and invites viewers to interact with it on a physical and emotional level. Its larger-than-life size amplifies the sense of wonder and awe, evoking memories of childhood innocence and play.
Koons' choice of subject matter, a balloon animal rabbit, further adds to the sculpture's charm and accessibility. Balloon animals are a ubiquitous and beloved part of popular culture, often associated with birthday parties, carnivals, and street performers. By elevating this ephemeral form into a monumental sculpture, Koons invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries between art and everyday life.
The Balloon Rabbit sculpture has garnered widespread acclaim for its technical skill, conceptual depth, and visual impact. It has become one of Koons' most iconic and recognizable works, symbolizing his ability to transform ordinary objects into extraordinary art. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the sculpture serves as a commentary on the fleeting nature of happiness and the pursuit of perfection in contemporary society.
Today, the Balloon Rabbit continues to captivate audiences around the world, transcending cultural boundaries and sparking conversations about the nature of art, commerce, and popular culture. Its timeless appeal and universal themes ensure that it remains a cherished and celebrated masterpiece in the realm of contemporary art.Overview"Art is about something that you can carry around inside yourself; it’s not about the objects"
Jeff Koons famous animal balloons sculptures and prints have become an integral part of the 21st century artworld landscape - almost as if by force. Bold, scintillating colors and equally scintillating cultural and commercial commentary can be found across Jeff Koons artworks and his legacy on the artworld and his impact cannot be understated. Since starting his career in the late 1970s, Koons has significantly pushed the boundaries between fine art and mass culture by incorporating everyday objects and popular imagery into his work, often using highly polished, commercially-appealing aesthetics to critique consumerism and celebrity culture. Associated with pop art, conceptual art and minimalism, Jeff Koons is best known for his balloon animal sculptures which he first experimented with and were part of his Celebration series in 1993. The series includes sculptures of dogs, rabbits, swans, and monkeys - motifs for which he is known for over three decades later. The smooth, mirror-finished surfaces of his iconic stainless steel sculptures reflect and affirm viewers and their environments and can be found across the world in private collections and as public installations.
Across Jeff Koons’ prints the artist explores plays with and subverts expectations and common notions that are conditioned into our modern society. In both the Gazing Ball and his Antiquity series, arguably his best known portfolios, the artist affirms his central concept of art and viewer interaction. Gazing Ball, originally in sculptural form, sees the artist add blue circles to his reinterpretations of his favorite two-dimensional masterpieces including works by Da Vinci and Manet. In Antiquity, Koons plays with our and teases our pre-existing beliefs around art history and seeks to self-affirm in the tradition of ancient antiquity, In the works, we see images of Greco-Roman sculptures which the artist reinterprets - a theme that has existed since the beginning of his career - and repurposes the imagery famous across art history including fertility, eros, and female beauty. These timeless concepts are told through Koons’ typical style. One that both respects and defies tradition forcing us to enter into his surreal, familiar yet different world as we question authenticity and even the very idea of originality.
At Guy Hepner, we have assisted collectors across the globe to buy Jeff Koons prints and sculptures to experience one of the most important and controversial artists of our modern times. Whether new to collecting Jeff Koons prints or sculpture, our selection of Jeff Koons art for sale and experienced team can help you.
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