Jeff Koons
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Jeff Koons
Summary
Jeff Koons is a human[1]. His place of birth was York[2]. He was born on January 21, 1955[3]. He worked as a sculptor[4], painter[5], photographer[6], installation artist[7], and designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,975 views/month, #6,060 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Jeff Koons was born in York[2].
- Jeff Koons was born on January 21, 1955[3].
- Jeff Koons held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was Jeff Koons's native language[11].
- Jeff Koons's professions included sculptor[4].
- Jeff Koons worked as a painter[5].
- Jeff Koons's professions included photographer[6].
- Jeff Koons's professions included installation artist[7].
- Jeff Koons's professions included designer[8].
- Jeff Koons's professions included businessperson[12].
- Jeff Koons's field of work was erotic art[13].
- Jeff Koons's education included a stint at Maryland Institute College of Art[14].
- Jeff Koons was educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[15].
- A notable work attributed to Jeff Koons is Balloon Dog (Blue)[16].
- A notable work attributed to Jeff Koons is Balloon Dog (Magenta)[17].
- A notable work attributed to Jeff Koons is Kiepenkerl[18].
- A notable work attributed to Jeff Koons is Puppy[19].
- A notable work attributed to Jeff Koons is Rabbit[20].
- A notable work attributed to Jeff Koons is Vaccum (Jeff Koons)[21].
- Jeff Koons received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
- Jeff Koons received the Berliner Bär[23].
- Jeff Koons was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[24].
- Jeff Koons was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
- Jeff Koons was influenced by Andy Warhol[26].
- Jeff Koons was influenced by Marcel Duchamp[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in York[2], Jeff Koons… he was born on January 21, 1955[3]. English was his native language[11].
Education
Educated at Maryland Institute College of Art[14], an educational institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in Baltimore[31] and School of the Art Institute of Chicago[15], an art academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1866[34], headquartered in Chicago[35]. Jeff Koons studied under Ed Paschke[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[4], painter[5], photographer[6], installation artist[7], designer[8], and businessperson[12]. Jeff Koons's field of work was erotic art[13].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Balloon Dog (Blue)[16], a sculpture[37], founded in 1994[38]; Balloon Dog (Magenta)[17]; Kiepenkerl[18], a statue[39], in United States[40], founded in 1987[41]; Puppy[19], a sculpture[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1992[44]; Rabbit[20], a sculpture[45], founded in 1986[46]; and Vaccum (Jeff Koons)[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22], a fellowship award[47] and Berliner Bär[23], an award[48], in Germany[49].
Why It Matters
Jeff Koons ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,975 views/month, #6,060 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Jeff Koons born?
Jeff Koons's place of birth was York[2].
What did Jeff Koons do for work?
Jeff Koons worked as sculptor[4], painter[5], photographer[6], installation artist[7], and designer[8].
Where did Jeff Koons go to school?
Jeff Koons was educated at Maryland Institute College of Art[14] and School of the Art Institute of Chicago[15].
What awards did Jeff Koons receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22] and Berliner Bär[23].