" I want to be able to experience that revelation and absolute comprehension of opportunity, of what human potential can be, and then to be able to exercise that freedom."
Jeff Koons is undeniably one of the most prominent and iconic of 21st Century Pop Artists. This book of his conversations with Sir Norman Rosenthal, former exhibitions Secretary at the Royal Academy of Arts, London is an eye opener. It is full of depth and perceptions that will surprise and delight you. Sir Norman Rosenthal is also an independent art historian and curator.
Bourgeois Bust-Jeff and Ilona 1991, marble |
Well over 250,000 people have viewed the Jeff Koons Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in Chicago, which is open until October 19th, 2014.
Moon-1995-2000 Mirror-polished stainless steel with transparent color coating |
Two Ball Total Equilibrium Tank-Dr. J Silver Series 1985 glass, steel, sodium chloride reagent,distilled water, two basketballs |
Enthusiasm for this special art event is not wavering; so in order to make each moment count, the Whitney Museum of American Art in Chicago will be open for a full 36 hour viewing marathon from 11 A.M on Saturday October 18th until 11 P.M. on Sunday October 19th!
New Hoover Deluxe Shampoo Polishers-1980-1986 Three Shampoo Polishes, Acrylic and Fluorescent Lights |
Banality Series: Michael Jackson and Bubbles 1988 porcelain |
Jim Beam-J.B. Turner Train 1986 Stainless Steel and Bourbon |
Landscape (Waterfall) II : 2007 Oil on Canvas |
Rabbit-1986 Stainless Steel |
Jeff Koons is well known for many of his hugely over-sized art installations in public spaces throughout the world.
The Lips-2000 Oil on Canvas |
Please purchase Jeff Koons: Conversations with Norman Rosenthal at Amazon or your local book seller. It is a book for the consummate contemporary art collector and enthusiast!
Thank you goes out to Thames and Hudson Publishers for this press copy.
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Karena
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