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Jeff Koons Renowned American artist Jeff Koons is famed for crafting artworks that consistently elicit both polarizing opinions and controversy. Celebrated for his creative work, Koons adeptly integrates elements of popular culture into his sculptures, reimagining everyday objects. Notably, he expertly fashions balloon animals from stainless steel, rendering them with mirror-like surfaces. He continues to split his time between New York City and his hometown. Koons’ creations have commanded substantial prices at auctions, with two notable records for a living artist: his piece “Balloon Dog (Orange)” fetched an impressive $58.4 million in 2013, while “Rabbit” achieved an even higher sum of $91.1 million in 2019. Critics’ opinions on Koons’ work vary widely. Some herald it as groundbreaking and a significant contribution to art history, while others dismiss it as kitsch, vulgar, and driven by commercial motives. Koons himself has asserted that his artworks lack concealed meanings or critiques. “I’ve always enjoyed feeling a connection to the avant-garde, such as Dada and Surrealism and Pop Art.” – Jeff Koons