Jeff Koons: A Retrospective (Whitney Museum of American Art)
Author: Rothkopf, ScottBrand: Whitney Museum of American ArtEdition: IllustratedBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 288Release Date: 08-07-2014Part Number: 9780300195873Details: A fresh and engaging look at the controversial work of Jeff Koons, with insightful analyses and illustrations of all of his iconic pieces alongside preparatory works and historical photographs Examining the breadth and depth of thirty-five years of work by Jeff Koons (b. 1955), one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 20th century, this highly anticipated volume features all of his most famous pieces. In an engaging overview essay, Scott Rothkopf carefully examines the evolution of Koons’ work and his development over the past thirty-five years, offering a fresh scholarly perspective on the artist’s multi-faceted career. In addition, short essays by a wide range of interdisciplinary contributors—from academics to novelists—probe provocative topics such as celebrity and media, markets and mon