Jeff Koons American, b. 1955
Balloon Animals II - Orange Monkey
Highly Gloss Glazing on Porcelain
33 x 29 x 53 cm
13 x 11.4 x 20.9 inch
13 x 11.4 x 20.9 inch
Edition of 999
Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity from Editions Studio,
in original box
in original box
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The Animal Balloon Monkey (Orange) is an exceptionally optimistic piece, reminiscent of a balloon twisted by a clown at a birthday party. At the same time, it embodies the depth of archaic sculpture. The piece possesses an inner life, confirmed by the viewer's reflection on its reflective outer surface. The polished porcelain not only accentuates the piece's sexuality but also upholds Koons' unmistakable style element: überkitsch.
The Animal Balloon Monkey is part of the Balloon Animals set, which includes three of his most iconic sculptures: a monkey, a swan and a rabbit.
Jeff Koons Balloon Animals sculptures have made their mark on contemporary art history. They are part of Jeff Koons' Celebration series, which includes works made between the 1990s and early 2000s, in stainless steel with special paints. With Celebration, Jeff Koons praises childhood: the balloons - whose lightness is only apparent - recall the carefreeness and simplicity of children. After auctioning off the stainless steel sculpture Balloon Dog at the highest price ever achieved for a living artist, Jeff Koons has created smaller versions of it, diversifying the colors and subject matter. Partnering with porcelain manufacturer Bernandaud, Koons combined excellent quality materials and innovative processes with a high level of craftsmanship to create dogs, monkeys, swans, Venuses and rabbits.
Jeff Koons says he is fascinated by balloon animals because of their resemblance to humans. "We are balloons. If you take a breath and inhale, it's optimism. You exhale, and it's kind of a symbol of death."
The Animal Balloon Monkey is part of the Balloon Animals set, which includes three of his most iconic sculptures: a monkey, a swan and a rabbit.
Jeff Koons Balloon Animals sculptures have made their mark on contemporary art history. They are part of Jeff Koons' Celebration series, which includes works made between the 1990s and early 2000s, in stainless steel with special paints. With Celebration, Jeff Koons praises childhood: the balloons - whose lightness is only apparent - recall the carefreeness and simplicity of children. After auctioning off the stainless steel sculpture Balloon Dog at the highest price ever achieved for a living artist, Jeff Koons has created smaller versions of it, diversifying the colors and subject matter. Partnering with porcelain manufacturer Bernandaud, Koons combined excellent quality materials and innovative processes with a high level of craftsmanship to create dogs, monkeys, swans, Venuses and rabbits.
Jeff Koons says he is fascinated by balloon animals because of their resemblance to humans. "We are balloons. If you take a breath and inhale, it's optimism. You exhale, and it's kind of a symbol of death."
The Animal Balloon Monkey (Orange) is an exceptionally optimistic piece, reminiscent of a balloon twisted by a clown at a birthday party. At the same time, it embodies the depth of archaic sculpture. The piece possesses an inner life, confirmed by the viewer's reflection on its reflective outer surface. The polished porcelain not only accentuates the piece's sexuality but also upholds Koons' unmistakable style element: überkitsch.
The Animal Balloon Monkey is part of the Baloon Animals set, which includes three of his most iconic sculptures: a monkey, a swan and a rabbit.
Jeff Koons Balloon Animals sculptures have made their mark on contemporary art history. They are part of Jeff Koons' Celebration series, which includes works made between the 1990s and early 2000s, in stainless steel with special paints. With Celebration, Jeff Koons praises childhood: the balloons - whose lightness is only apparent - recall the carefreeness and simplicity of children. After auctioning off the stainless steel sculpture Balloon Dog at the highest price ever achieved for a living artist, Jeff Koons has created smaller versions of it, diversifying the colors and subject matter. Partnering with porcelain manufacturer Bernandaud, Koons combined excellent quality materials and innovative processes with a high level of craftsmanship to create dogs, monkeys, swans, Venuses and rabbits.
Jeff Koons says he is fascinated by balloon animals because of their resemblance to humans. "We are balloons. If you take a breath and inhale, it's optimism. You exhale, and it's kind of a symbol of death."
The Animal Balloon Monkey is part of the Baloon Animals set, which includes three of his most iconic sculptures: a monkey, a swan and a rabbit.
Jeff Koons Balloon Animals sculptures have made their mark on contemporary art history. They are part of Jeff Koons' Celebration series, which includes works made between the 1990s and early 2000s, in stainless steel with special paints. With Celebration, Jeff Koons praises childhood: the balloons - whose lightness is only apparent - recall the carefreeness and simplicity of children. After auctioning off the stainless steel sculpture Balloon Dog at the highest price ever achieved for a living artist, Jeff Koons has created smaller versions of it, diversifying the colors and subject matter. Partnering with porcelain manufacturer Bernandaud, Koons combined excellent quality materials and innovative processes with a high level of craftsmanship to create dogs, monkeys, swans, Venuses and rabbits.
Jeff Koons says he is fascinated by balloon animals because of their resemblance to humans. "We are balloons. If you take a breath and inhale, it's optimism. You exhale, and it's kind of a symbol of death."