The Great Read: The Incredible Art of Being Jeff Koons
For five decades, the artist has made sculptures that are larger-than-life — and also singularly reflective of his own.
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September 11, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Jeff Koons, wearing a shiny pinstripe suit and yellow shirt, holds two colorful baubles and smiles. The photographer and lighting equipment is visible in the reflection.

Photograph by Renee Cox. Styled by Zara Mirkin

The Incredible Art of Being Jeff Koons

For five decades, the artist has made sculptures that are larger-than-life — and also singularly reflective of his own.

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