Balloon Dog (Orange)
Koons's monumental stainless steel balloon dog in mirror finish elevates kitsch to high art. The work explores consumerism, childhood, banality, and contemporary culture. The shiny surface reflects viewers and surroundings, implicating everyone in the spectacle. Koons celebrates and critiques commodity culture simultaneously. The sculpture sold for record-breaking price, embodying its own critique.
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