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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 Dog (Magenta) , 2016Porcelain10 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 5 in
26.7 x 26.7 x 12.7 cmEdition of 2,300Series: Balloon AnimalsCopyright The ArtistJeff Koons' Balloon Dog (Magenta) is an iconic sculpture that exemplifies the artist's fascination with banal objects and his ability to elevate them into the realm of high art. Created...Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog (Magenta) is an iconic sculpture that exemplifies the artist's fascination with banal objects and his ability to elevate them into the realm of high art. Created in 1994 as part of his Celebration series, the Balloon Dog (Magenta) is a monumental representation of a simple balloon animal, meticulously crafted in stainless steel and coated with a vibrant magenta hue.
Standing over ten feet tall, the Balloon Dog (Magenta) commands attention with its larger-than-life presence and immaculate craftsmanship. Despite its monumental size, the sculpture retains the delicate, ephemeral quality of a balloon animal, capturing the essence of childhood nostalgia and playfulness.
Koons' choice of material—stainless steel—adds an element of paradox to the sculpture. While the balloon dog is traditionally associated with fragility and impermanence, Koons' use of stainless steel imbues it with a sense of permanence and durability. This juxtaposition of the ephemeral and the eternal is a recurring theme in Koons' work, inviting viewers to contemplate the fleeting nature of existence and the enduring power of art.
The magenta coloration of the Balloon Dog adds another layer of symbolism to the sculpture. Magenta is often associated with themes of love, passion, and desire, evoking a sense of emotional intensity and vibrancy. By coating the sculpture in this striking hue, Koons heightens the visual impact of the artwork and imbues it with a sense of dynamism and energy.
Beyond its visual appeal, the Balloon Dog (Magenta) is also a commentary on the nature of art and consumerism. As a mass-produced object rendered in stainless steel, the sculpture blurs the boundaries between high art and popular culture, challenging traditional notions of value and authenticity. Koons' deliberate choice of subject matter—something as commonplace as a balloon animal—further underscores his critique of the art world's obsession with rarity and exclusivity.
Since its creation, the Balloon Dog (Magenta) has become one of Koons' most recognizable and beloved works, garnering widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Its playful yet thought-provoking aesthetic has made it a staple of contemporary art collections around the world, cementing its status as an enduring symbol of Koons' artistic vision and his ability to captivate and inspire viewers.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.
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