This comprehensive new survey of Koons’ work offers an authoritative perspective, including the artist’s own insights into his creations and professional journey.

This elegantly crafted volume showcases over 60 of Jeff Koons’ most renowned sculptures and paintings, including recent and newly produced works. Edited by curator Massimiliano Gioni, it situates Koons’ art within the context of contemporary American culture. Throughout his career, Koons has maintained an aesthetic of abundance, creating a “fantasy America” — a blend of art, sentimentality, and emotion, echoing Warhol’s own cultural reflections. Incorporating source materials, personal anecdotes, and biographical insights from Koons, the book examines his major series through the lens of his life and its intersection with American cultural history. Published alongside a significant exhibition in Qatar, the catalog features an in-depth interview with Koons and essays by Armenian American critic Dodie Kazanjian and Qatari American writer and artist Sophia Al Maria, offering a nuanced and unconventional perspective on Koons’ oeuvre.

Jeff Koons (born 1955) is best known for his work that engages with pop culture in dynamic and unexpected ways, such as his famous large-scale stainless steel sculptures of balloon animals. His work has been exhibited worldwide since his career took off in the 1980s and his pieces frequently break auction sales records.