Jeff Koons: Apollo
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Jeff Koons: Apollo by Jeff Koons
Documenting Koons’ multisensory homage to the sun god, a timeless dialogue with ancient history The definitive record of Jeff Koons’ (born 1955) Apollo Wind Spinner, his transcendent offering to Apollo, this volume brings together lush plates of the eponymous 2022 DESTE exhibition alongside an essay by Daniel Birnbaum and an extensive interview with the artist by Dakis Joannou. Koons’ multisensory installation shone a light on the interwoven history of Greek myth, readymade sculpture and contemporary art to wide acclaim—so much so that the inhabitants of Hydra voted unanimously to have the work remain permanently installed on the roof of the DESTE Slaughterhouse building. The many threads of this particular story are explicated here through a detailed "glossary of terms," tracing references from Plato to Duchamp and enlightening the reader on one of Koons’ most distinctive works of the last decade.
One of the most prominent artists working today, Jeff Koons is well known for his bold paintings and sculptures. Typically working in series, his art holds up a mirror to contemporary consumer culture, using the photorealistic, commercial aesthetic familiar from an earlier generation of Pop artists to generate his own unique and universally recognizable style. His subjects range from toys to inflatables to household items to luxury goods and sexualized imagery. His references to popular media are evidenced not merely in his choice of subject matter but also in his visual techniques: his sculptures often involve smooth, glistening surfaces while his paintings employ bright and saturated colors. Francesco Bonami is a curator and writer. He was the Director of the 50th Venice Biennale (2003) and curated the 2010 Whitney Biennial. In 2008, he was the curator of the Jeff Koons retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. He lives in New York and Milan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9786185039394 |
| ISBN 10 | 6185039397 |
| Titel | Jeff Koons: Apollo |
| Autor | Jeff Koons |
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| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | Kentro Synchronis |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2023-12-03 |
| Seitenanzahl | 120 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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