art inspired: jeff koons, balloon dog (magenta)
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
There's probably no living artist whose work is more controversial than American artist Jeff Koons, who insists there are no hidden meanings in his work. The question over whether his work is of historical importance or just crass kitch merchandised to the art world is debated endlessly. Fueled by the great lengths taken to cultivate his personal persona by hiring an image consultant, placing advertisements in international art magazines of himself surrounded by the trappings of success, and giving interviews referring to himself in the third person, the publicity surrounding Koons built to a frenzy when he married to Italian porn star La Cicciolina, and his autobiographical "Made in Heaven" series documenting their union remains his most controversial series yet.
Known for his reproduction of mundane objects, "Balloon Dog" is an example of one of his enlarged pieces made of stainless steel with mirror finish surfaces. Equally famous for the prices his work commands--Koons' pieces have topped the world market on several occasions selling in the double digit millions. Love him or hate him, you have to admit that this guy knows how to have fun--or at least create the illusion.
Today's art-inspired fashion post is nothing if not Koons-inspired. The message this season at Miu Miu is that girls just want to have fun wearing hot pink and shiny shoes--and I have to agree!
Details: Miu Miu top, $590; Miu Miu skirt, $820; Miu Miu shoes, $695; Bottega Veneta Leather Clutch, $1900; Karen Walker oversized glasses $180; Lancome Lipstick $22.
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posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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23 Comments:
I loooooooooooooooove that dog!!!! i want it so bad in my house that i visit the one at LACMA every time i go there... hope you're doing well my dear!
Am loving this magenta - need to get some into my life - maybe start with a belt.
This outfit couldn't channel better the phrase 'girls just want to have fun.' As for Koons' work, not my kind of thing. xo
Ada
PS: I laughed when I read your comment, Mary Jo. At my previous job I had a colleague who was very observant of my style and one day I had my shirt tucked in just a bit in front and she was very serious when she asked me: 'Is this the trend now?'
Oh Koons! I think you nailed--- love him or hate him, there is definitely something fun about him....
And your picks? Love the Miu Miu top!
He knows how to make a statement, doesn't he? I totally remember when he married La Cicciolina and then quickly divorced. I think that was like my first or second year of college if I remember correctly. Way back when :)
And love this look you put together. So want the skirt and top and shoes!
Hope you're having a good week! xoxo
so fantastic
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LOVE that shade of pink. It blinds people. I like it.
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Think that balloon would fit in my living room?
i would love a giant balloon dog outside my window :)
xo
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Hi Mary Jo!!!
I love Jeff Koons!!!
His Monkey Train print is a favorite!!!!
How has your week been?
The red & black suede, fringe, cropped, jacket you asked about in my current blog post is from Topshop. I purchased it in Chicago this past autumn.
I just bought a vintage YSL velvet blazer and a vintage denim jacket with various rock band patches & pins. It reminds me of something Kate Lanphear would wear!!! I love it!!!! I plan to pair it with black skinny leather pants, studded, stiletto boots....
Hope you had a great Tuesday!!!
Hugs!!!! Shannon :-)
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loving the bright pink! that top with the cute little bow is adorable! and i have a fun pink lipstick from MAC that looks just like this one. it's so much fun to wear!
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I love Jeff Koons ! He is very unique.
It's a lovely inspiration. These pieces are great and this color is perfect.
xo
GAH! Hun, I am in two minds about this post. When I first saw it I squeeled at the oversized pink pooch but after reading your descriptor I felt myself silently rage inside haha. Im not one for 'art' or 'designs' like this and prefer them to be conceptual. To me. 'art' like this is just rubbich to be perfectly frank. If theres no concept, history or process behind it besides being an enlarged pooch then its really just nothing. BLAH. end/rant haha.
On another more pleasant note LOVE the combo of pinks you've remixed together. I need that pink crop tee NOW! haha.
Eeli xo
Happy Wednesday!
The sunglasses and that leather clutch are phenomenal - love love! :)
His work definitely makes a statement and i had no idea he commanded so much money!
Ahh and Prada - Miuccia proves that girls will always love pink!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
That sculpture made me smile and feel all positive and happy, so I would classify it as art 100%. :)
Love the Miu Miu's......
xxx
just bought some bright pink lipstick for summer--had no idea my purchase was so trendy though! this color has just been on my brain endlessly lately.
love Jeff Koons. love your art inspired posts. big hug to you, Mary Jo
Dear Mary Jo,
so sorry for the lack of hellos on your beautiful blog. The past weeks were busy again - and stepping back into my old business isn't as 1,2,3 any more :) Anyway!
I hope all is well and just wanted to tell I'm trying to be there on the 5th!
Jeff Koons..... OMG. Not my thing at all - but this guy has def impact and not talking about the dimensions of his installments/statues. Remembering his marriage - and also the long lasting and dirty process of the divorce from Illona Staller, the Cicciolina.
Just like this moment when Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in "Wedding Singer" are visiting the wedding photographer and she's telling: "Well, you know, you can just look at a couple and, uh, you can
tell right away that they're gonna stay together forever. Like, uh, Donald and Ivana and Woody and
Mia and Burt and Lonnie....." Jeff & Illona also seemed like they were made for each other.... FAIL!
So Matthew & Björk are the new Jeff & Illona then?.... ;)
Great collage of items - especially with the balloons on the clutch <3
I so enjoy your art inspirations. Koons' Balloon Dog piece is absolutely amazing. Miu Miu can do no wrong in the shoe department, as far as I'm concerned. That shirt is cute, but I prefer Valentino's bow tees. You know I adore Bottega Veneta, so I'll simply say that bag is interesting.
It is amazing that those are made of stainless steel. They really do look like they can just float away!
Stunning pieces..adore the colours, so bright :)) x
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