Jeff Koons balloon dog via the NY Times
From the Aril 22nd until almost November, the Met will display a significant exhibition of major works by Jeff Koons entitled “Jeff Koons on the Roof.” The roof provides a dramatic view of Central Park and Manhattan.
“A Panoramic Backdrop for Meaning and Mischief” [NY Times]
“Jeff Koons invades the MET!” [BlackBook media]
“Up on the Roof with Jeff Koons: Come for the Sculptures, Stay for the Specialty Drinks!” [Media Bistro]
“No puppy love for Jeff Koons” [NY Sun]
“Divine love and candied sentiment” [Financial Times]
Coloring Book via the NY Times
The Cantor Roof Garden at the Metropolitan Museum of Art displays sculpture every year. Each of the Koons sculptures have been enlarged from the originals. The sculptures represent a dog made out of balloons, a chocolate valentine heart standing en pointe and a silhouette of Piglet from a “Winnie the Pooh coloring book. “Balloon Dog” (Yellow) is a sly Trojan Horse, “Sacred Heart” (Red/Gold) “refers to the commercial debasement of emotional and religious experience.” “Coloring Book†reflects the infantilism of modern culture and society.
Balloon dog via the NY Times
The 10,000 square-foot rooftop space is a premier to showcase the works of the iconic American artist. Through October 26, the museum’s Rose Garden cafe will offer cocktails created and named of the sculptures on view.
“Sacred Heart (Red/Gold)†via the NY Times
