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JEFF KOONS

Born: January 21, 1955

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LIFE OF JEFF KOONS

  • Born in York, Pennsylvania – he is currently 68 years old
  • His Father was a furntiture dealer/Interior Designer & his Mother was a seamstress
  • When Koons was young his Father would put his artwork in the window of the shop to attract visitors
  • Went to Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore
  • He is an important American Contemporary Artist – Pop Art Specifically
  • Known for his paintings & sculptures
  • Jeff gets inspiration from everyday objects, most often, childhood objects. He wants his art to spark fond, happy memories

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Rabbit, 1986

Michael Jackson and Bubbles, 1988

Balloon Dog (1994–2000)

Play-Doh (1994–2014)

Gazing Ball Series, 2013

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Art Work

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  • What’s going on in this artwork?
  • What was your first reaction to this artwork? Why do you think you had that reaction? 
  • Does your opinion about the artwork change the longer you look at it? Why?
  • Describe the lines in this artwork
  • What verbs would you use to describe this artwork?

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Discussion…

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TODAY’S PROJECT…

Balloon Dog