Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons, born in 1955 in York, Pennsylvania, is a renowned American artist celebrated for transforming everyday objects into monumental sculptures that challenge perceptions of art and consumer culture. Emerging in the 1980s, Koons gained prominence with works like Rabbit (1986) and Balloon Dog (1994–2000), which utilize stainless steel and mirror finishes to elevate commonplace items into high art. His art often blurs the lines between high and low culture, incorporating elements from popular media, advertising, and childhood nostalgia. Koons' pieces have fetched record-breaking prices at auctions, with Rabbit selling for $91.1 million in 2019, making it the most expensive work sold by a living artist at that time. Despite debates over the artistic merit of his work, Koons remains a pivotal figure in contemporary art, known for his innovative approach and ability to captivate both the public and collectors worldwide.