Sponge Shelf by Jeff Koons (1978)

Sponge Shelf, in brief

Title: Sponge Shelf
Artist: Jeff Koons (1955)
Artist born in: York, United States
Date: 1978
Movement: Post Minimalism

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What is the creation date of "Sponge Shelf" by Jeff Koons?

The creation of "Sponge Shelf" by Jeff Koons is dated 1978.

Is "Sponge Shelf" by Jeff Koons in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Sponge Shelf" by Jeff Koons: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Which artist is "Sponge Shelf" attributed to?

The artist behind "Sponge Shelf" is Jeff Koons. The work is catalogued under Jeff Koons's name.

What style does "Sponge Shelf" belong to?

"Sponge Shelf" is a work of Post Minimalism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

What was Jeff Koons's age when "Sponge Shelf" was created?

Jeff Koons was 23 years old when creating "Sponge Shelf" in 1978. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1955.

About the artist, Jeff Koons

1955, United States

Jeff Koons

A Reflection of Our Times: The World of Jeff Koons Born in York, Pennsylvania, in 1955, Jeff Koons emerged as a pivotal figure in the late 20th and early 21st-century art world, an artist whose work simultaneously celebrates and critiques consumer culture, kitsch, and the very notion of artistic value. His childhood, steeped in Catholic upbringing, instilled within him a fascination with imagery that would later become central to his aesthetic – a blend of innocence, spirituality, and the often-garish appeal of popular iconography. Koons’s early education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and then the Maryland Institute College of Art laid the groundwork for his artistic explorations, but it was his mentorship under Ed Paschke that truly ignited his passion for Pop Art techniques and philosophies. This influence would become a defining characteristic of his evolving style.

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