Jeff Koons Quotes


Every day I wake up and I really try to pinch myself to take advantage of today and to use that freedom of gesture to do what I really like to do.


Citations

Koons, Jeff. Interview by American Academy of Achievement. Academy of Achievement, 11 Nov. 2000.

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Jeff Koons
Jeff Koons
  • Born: January 21, 1955
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Artist

Jeffrey L. Koons 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: $58.4 million for Balloon Dog (Orange) in 2013 and $91.1 million for Rabbit in 2019.