Jeff Koons

Biography

Jeffrey Lynn Koons is a renowned American artist celebrated for his pop culture-infused sculptures, including stainless steel balloon animals with mirror-finish surfaces. A pioneer of everyday object art, Koons has achieved record-breaking auction prices, selling works like Balloon Dog (Orange) for US$58.4 million and Rabbit for US$91.1 million. Critics remain divided on the value of his work, with some hailing it as significant art-historical importance, while others dismiss it as kitsch.