Jeff Koons is an American artist whose large-scale sculptures and glossy, hyper-polished works have made him a defining figure of post-war contemporary art. Born in 1955, Koons elevates everyday objects—balloons, toys, icons of mass culture—into monumental reflections on desire, aspiration and consumerism.
His highly technical production and unmistakable aesthetics challenge the boundaries between high art and popular culture. Koons remains one of the most recognisable and debated contemporary artists in the world.