When was Jeff Koons born?

Jeff Koons was born on 21 January 1955 in York.

Where did Jeff Koons study?

Jeff Koons was educated at Maryland Institute College of Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Jeff Koons

American sculptor and painter (born 1955)

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Jeffrey Lynn Koons ( ; born January 21, 1955) is an American artist recognized for his work dealing with popular culture and his sculptures depicting everyday objects, including balloon animals produced in stainless steel with mirror-finish surfaces. He lives and works in both New York City and his hometown of York, Pennsylvania. His works have sold for substantial sums, including at least two record auction prices for a work by a living artist: US$58.4 million for Balloon Dog (Orange) in 2013 and US$91.1 million for Rabbit in 2019.

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Born: 21 January 1955 wd
Place of birth: York wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: sculptor, painter, photographer, installation artist, designer, businessperson wd
Education: Maryland Institute College of Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago wd
Spouse: Ilona Staller, Lizz Lambert wd
Official website: jeffkoons.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Awards wd

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Berliner Bär (2001)

About

Critics come sharply divided in their views of Koons. Some view his work as pioneering and of major art-historical importance. Others dismiss his work as kitsch, crass, and based on cynical self-merchandising. Koons has stated that there are no hidden meanings or critiques in his works.

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When was Jeff Koons born?: Jeff Koons was born on 21 January 1955 in York.
Where did Jeff Koons study?: Jeff Koons was educated at Maryland Institute College of Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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