Jeff Koons On the Roof at the Met

Jeff Koons "Sacred Heart (Red/Gold)" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC - photo by Ken Hamel/DenverArts.org

Jeff Koons has certainly matured: the young artist who earned praise and notoriety by suspending basketballs within large fish tanks has produced a stunning collection of high chromium stainless steel sculptures on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The works have the signature Koons pop art kitch, however the high gloss coatings create an incredible depth to the pieces, almost op-art like in complexity. And with the rooftop setting at the Met, the pieces are transformed into something hypnotic, especially "Coloring Book" which seems like some kind of perverse fata morgana staring you in the face yet disappearing into the Manhattan skyline at the same time.

Click here for some pictures of the works on display

And if you can't make it out to NYC, Ron Judish's Gallery T will be kicking off on Santa Fe Drive this November with an inaugural show featuring prints by Koons.

photos by Ken Hamel/DenverArts.org

(from the Met's website)

Jeff Koons on the Roof
Through October 26, 2008 (weather permitting)

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden On view is an installation of sculptures by American artist Jeff Koons (b. 1955), featuring three of the artist’s meticulously crafted works that have never before been on public display. The works are set in the most dramatic outdoor space for sculpture in New York City: The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, which offers a spectacular view of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Beverage and sandwich service is available from 10:00 a.m. until closing, including Friday and Saturday evenings.

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