Jeff Koons

Definition

Jeff Koons is an American artist known for his controversial and highly commercialized artworks. He often uses everyday objects to create sculptures that challenge traditional ideas about art and consumerism.

Related terms

Pop Art:

An art movement that emerged in the 1950s which celebrated popular culture through vibrant colors, bold imagery, and references to mass media.

Ready-made: Everyday objects selected by an artist to be presented as works of art without any alteration.

Kitsch: Art or objects considered to be in poor taste due to their sentimental or exaggerated nature.