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About Jeff Koons
Despite divided opinions about him by critics, American artist Jeffrey Koons has managed to stay relevant through the popularity of his artworks. He is widely recognized for the high prices which his works have fetched at auctions and in 2019, he became the living artist with the highest auction price for an artwork when his sculpture, “Rabbit” sold for US$91.1 million. His other notable works are “Puppy” and “Balloon Dog”.
Family Life
He had a furniture dealer/interior decorator for a father and a seamstress mother. Their names were Gloria and Henry Koons. He had a daughter while he was in college but gave her up for adoption. He has been married two times; first to Italian former porn star and politician Ilona Staller and then to an artist named Justine Wheeler with whom he has six children. Staller bore him one son.
Achievements
He has been a recipient of the US Medal of Art, Skowhegan Medal for Sculpture and the Golden Plate Award.
Trivia
Artists he has influenced include Seward Johnson, Mona Hatoum and Jack Daws.
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F.A.Q. about Jeff Koons
When is Jeff Koons' birthday?
Jeff Koons' birthday is on January 25, 1955.
In how many days is Jeff Koons' birthday?
Jeff's birthday is in 72 days
How old is Jeff Koons?
Jeff Koons is 69 years old.
Where is Jeff from?
Jeff Koons was born in York, Pennsylvania, U.S..