I don't believe that artists really are interested in money. That's not the motivation for art. Jeff Koons artartistinterest Change image and share on social
The Whitney is a museum that has a great rapport with younger artists and the community. Jeff Koons artistcommunitygreat Change image and share on social
I'm in deep in everything, every moment of the day. I create the systems and oversee every aspect of the execution. Every mark on a sculpture and every brush-stroke on a painting is in a controlled situation, exactly as they'd be if I'd have done them myself. Jeff Koons aspectbrushcontrol share on social
If I try to articulate every little detail in a drawing, it would be like missing the forest for the trees, so it's just about getting the outline of the forest. Jeff Koons articulatedetaildraw Change image and share on social
Whenever you finish an artwork and the viewer comes and views it, at that moment you've given up control. Jeff Koons artworkcontrolfinish Change image and share on social
I enjoy all mediums, and I have to say, music is the medium that first made me understand how powerful art could be. Jeff Koons artenjoymake Change image and share on social
Art was something I could do better. It gave me a sense of self. Jeff Koons artgivesense Change image and share on social
I try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I'm a messenger. Jeff Koons artistcourageenjoy Change image and share on social
I've always enjoyed feeling a connection to the avant-garde, such as Dada and surrealism and pop art. The only thing the artist can do is be honest with themselves and make the art they want to make. That's what I've always done. Jeff Koons artartistavant share on social
Art's a very metaphysical activity. It's something that enriches the parameters of your life, the possibilities of being, and you touch transcendence and you change your life. And you want to change the life of others, too. That's why people are involved with art. Jeff Koons activityartchange share on social