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Born on January 21, 1955, Jeff Koons is from York, Pennsylvania, United States. Jeff Koons is listed as a sculptor, painter and photographer. The age as of 2026 is 71. Schooling on record includes Maryland Institute College of Art. Recorded honors include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Berliner Bär (2001).
My Take
Jeff Koons is one of those artists who genuinely divides the room, and honestly, I find that thrilling. Whether you think his giant stainless-steel Balloon Dog is a profound meditation on consumer culture or an overpriced novelty, you can't pretend it doesn't demand your attention — and that's exactly the point. Born in York, Pennsylvania and trained at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he built a whole career out of making "low" subject matter — vacuum cleaners, inflatable toys, tchotchkes — feel monumental and weirdly moving. His Rabbit sculpture sold for over $91 million in 2019, making him the most expensive living artist at the time, which is either a brilliant performance piece in itself or the most Jeff Koons thing Jeff Koons has ever done. I lean toward both. Love him or not, he permanently changed what contemporary sculpture is allowed to be.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeff Koons
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフ・クーンズ
- Reading
- じぇふ・くーんず
- Born
- January 21, 1955 (age 71)
- Origin
- York, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- sculptor / painter / photographer / installation artist / designer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Maryland Institute College of Art
Awards & achievements
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- 2001 Berliner Bär
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Balloon Dog (Blue) |
| Notable work | Balloon Dog (Magenta) |
| Notable work | Kiepenkerl |
| Notable work | Puppy |
| Notable work | Rabbit |
| Notable work | Vaccum (Jeff Koons) |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jeffkoons.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/JeffKoons
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff%20Koons
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q297525
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Koons born?
Jeff Koons was born on January 21, 1955 and is 71 years old.
Where is Jeff Koons from?
Jeff Koons is from York, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Jeff Koons do?
Jeff Koons works as sculptor, painter, photographer, installation artist, designer.
Where did Jeff Koons study?
Jeff Koons attended Maryland Institute College of Art.
What is Jeff Koons known for?
Jeff Koons's notable works include Balloon Dog (Blue), Balloon Dog (Magenta), Kiepenkerl.
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