I remember being an art student and going to the Whitney in 1974 to see the exhibition of Jim Nutt, the Chicago imagist. It was then I transferred to school in Chicago, all because of that show. Jeff Koons artchicagoexhibition Change image and share on social
I think artists are always investigating how to have an economic, political platform. At one time, artists were supported by the Church. Then they were supported also by the state. Jeff Koons artistchurcheconomic Change image and share on social
I spend much more time looking at art history and at different references to art than I do at actual objects. Jeff Koons actualarthistory Change image and share on social
I went to art school... but I worked at the Museum of Modern Art. I worked in fundraising at the information membership desk. I ended up, over a period of time, doubling the amount of membership revenue that came in through people entering the museum, so people would ask me to come and work for them. Jeff Koons amountartdesk share on social
I love the gallery, the arena of representation. It's a commercial world, and morality is based generally around economics, and that's taking place in the art gallery. Jeff Koons arenaartbase Change image and share on social
I'd have to say I've become more aware of my communal responsibility. Jeff Koons awarecommunalhave Change image and share on social
I believe that my art gets across the point that I'm in this morality theater trying to help the underdog, and I'm speaking socially here, showing concern and making psychological and philosophical statements for the underdog. Jeff Koons artconcernmake share on social
Every day I wake up and I really try to pinch myself to take advantage of today and to use that freedom of gesture to do what I really like to do. Jeff Koons advantagedayfreedom Change image and share on social
I'm always working. If I'm not in my studio I become quite nervous. Jeff Koons nervousstudiowork Change image and share on social
Pretty mundane closet, but a lot of ties. And I tend not to throw anything out, so I have a lot of clothes from all times from my life. I can be a little sentimental with things like that. Jeff Koons closetclothelife Change image and share on social