Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Orange

These playful sculptures are now among the most iconic works of contemporary art.

Jeff koons balloon dog orange.

307 3 x 363 2 x 114 3 cm executed in 1994 2000. The banality work by jeff koons paul tschinkel sarah berry. Jeff koons balloon dog orange is considered the supreme example from the highly acclaimed celebration series of paintings and sculptures that koons instigated in the early 1990s. Porcelain 10 1 2 x 10 1 2 x 5 inches 26 7 x 26 7 x 12 7 cm.

Jeff koons reproduction balloon animals are amongst some of his most recognisable pieces. Balloon dog orange signed and dated jeff koons 1994 2000 on the underside mirror polished stainless steel with transparent color coating. Usually rendered in a mirror finished stainless steel in a variety of colours the works reflect an element of childhood play and disposable culture but in a definitive substantial form. Jeff koons released balloon dogs as part of his celebration series in 1993.

Stainless steel transparent color coating. 121 x 143 x 45 in. The celebration artworks reference certain times of year holidays and birthdays but also the celebration of the cycle of life. Museum of contemporary art chicago chicago illinois may 31 september 21 2008 orange.

Battle of the smithsonian. At christie s tuesday night balloon dog orange by jeff koons an american artist known for brightly colored reflective sculptures that resemble balloons was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder for 58 4 million surpassing initial 55 million estimates to become the most expensive work by a living artist sold at auction according to the new york times. The series evolved from his desire to recreate the ecstatic experiences of a child s enjoyment of the world through universal signifiers representing birthday parties and festive events. His balloon dog red sculpture was one of the artworks brought to life in the 2009 film night at the museum.

Balloon dog orange details. Videorecording produced by inner tube video and sonnabend gallery new york ny 1990.