Seated Ballerina, 2017

polychromed custom fabric, electric fan
540 x 290 3/8 x 511 3/16 inches
1371.6 x 737.6 x 1298.4 cm
© Jeff Koons, Photo: Tom Powel at Rockefeller Center and Photo: Moritz Bernoully, Courtesy Museo Jumex
2017


Seated Ballerina

Details

Seated Ballerina, 2017

polychromed custom fabric, electric fan
540 x 290 3/8 x 511 3/16 inches
1371.6 x 737.6 x 1298.4 cm
© Jeff Koons, Photo: Tom Powel at Rockefeller Center and Photo: Moritz Bernoully, Courtesy Museo Jumex
2017

Seated Ballerina, 2017

polychromed custom fabric, electric fan
540 x 290 3/8 x 511 3/16 inches
1371.6 x 737.6 x 1298.4 cm
© Jeff Koons
2017

Seated Ballerina

polychromed custom fabric, electric fan
540 x 290 3/8 x 511 3/16 inches
1371.6 x 737.6 x 1298.4 cm
© Jeff Koons, Photo: Tom Powel at Rockefeller Center and Photo: at Museo Jumex
2017

EXHIBITED: 

Jeff Koons: Seated Ballerina. Rockefeller Center, New York, New York [May 12 – July 17, 2017]

Appearance Stripped Bare: Desire and Object in the Work of Marcel Duchamp and Jeff Koons, Even. Jumex Museum, Mexico City, Mexico [June 15 - September 29, 2019]

LITERATURE: 

Courtney Tenz, "How the Hyperfeminine Aesthetics of “Barbie” Draw on Contemporary Art," Artsy, July 17, 2023

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Sonia Sierra, "Verano en las salas de los museos," El Universal (Mexico), July 20, 2019, online.

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Katina Beniaris, "8 Stunning Outdoor Artworks to View in NYC this Summer," Gotham, June 23, 2017.

David Goldberg, "The Giant Ballerina at Rockefeller Plaza Gets an Extension," Time Out New York, June 22, 2017.

Georgia Makitalo, “Celebrated Artist Jeff Koons Inflated 45-Foot-High ‘Seated Ballerina’ At Rockefeller Center To Offer ‘Hope’.” Inquisitr, May 18, 2017.

Michelle Young, "9 Places to See the Work of Jeff Koons In NYC, Past and Present," Untapped Cities, May 17, 2017.

"Seated Ballerina by Jeff Koons Unveiled at Rockefeller Center in New York," Latin American Herald Tribune, May 17, 2017.

Lün Badi Pierce, "Jeff Koons on His Spectacular New Installation 'The Seated Ballerina'," BlackBook, May 16, 2017.

Lindsey Matthews, "Jeff Koons Installed a 45-Foot-Tall Ballerina in the Middle of Rockefeller Center," Elle, May 16, 2017.

"Jeff Koons' Latest Artwork Offers 'Hope' at Rockefeller Center," The Hollywood Reporter, May 16, 2017

"Inflatable Sculpture of Ballerina by Jeff Koons unveiled," The Hutchinson News, May 15, 2017

Jess McHugh, "This 45-foot-tall ballerina is Jeff Koons' latest must-see," Travel + Leisure, May 15, 2017.

Courtney Bowers, "Spot the Seated Ballerina in NYC," Dance Spirit, May 15, 2017.

Barry Samaha, “Jeff Koons, Kiehl’s and the Art Production Fund Fête the Reveal of ‘Seated Ballerina’ at Rockefeller Center.” Forbes, May 15, 2017.

David Foxley, "Jeff Koons's Seated Ballerina Sculpture in NYC's Rockefeller Center Stands for a Worthy Cause," Architectural Digest, May 15, 2017.

"Koons unveils giant inflatable ballerina in Rockefeller Center," The China Post, May 14, 2017

"Rockefeller Center Inflatable Ballerina Turns Heads," eOntarioNow, May 14, 2017.

Terri Lynn, "45 Foot High "Seated Ballerina" in Rockefeller Center to Honor National Missing Children's Month (Video)," South Florida Reporter, May 14, 2017

"Giant Blonde Inflatable Ballerina Marvels Onlookers in New York," NDTV, May 13, 2017

"Jeff Koons unveiles giant inflatable ballerina in New York," Malaymail Online, May 13, 2017

"Kiehl's Since 1851 and Art Production Fund Present Seated Ballerina by Jeff Koons on view May 12 - June 2, 2017 at Rockefeller Center,” Broadway World, May 13, 2017.

Eva Kis, "A giant ballerina by Jeff Koons now rules Rockefeller Center," Metro, May 12, 2017

Raquel Laneri, "There's a 45-foot-high ballerina in Rock Center," New York Post, May 12, 2017

Tishman Speyer, "Kiehl's Since 1851 and Art Production Fund Present Seated Ballerina by Jeff Koons on view May 12 - June 2, 2017 at Rockefeller Center," PR Newswire, May 12, 2017

"Inflatable sculpture of ballerina by Jeff Koons unveiled," AP News / WPXI, May 12, 2017.

"Seated Ballerina inflated sculpture by Jeff Koons at Rockefeller Center," Dallas Art Dealers Association, May 12, 2017.

"Inflatable Sculpture of Ballerina by Jeff Koons Unveiled," Daily News, May 12, 2017.

"Artist Jeff Koons Installs a Giant Inflatable Ballerina in The Heart of New York," Design You Trust, May 2017.

"Jeff Koons' huge inflatable ballerina installed at Rockefeller Center," East Bay Times, May 12, 2017.

"Inflatable Sculpture of Ballerina by Jeff Koons unveiled," SFGate, May 12, 2017

"Inflatable Sculpture of Ballerina by Jeff Koons Unveiled," Star Tribune, May 12, 2017 

Rom Levy, "Seated Ballerina inflated sculpture by Jeff Koons at Rockefeller Center," Street Art News, May 12, 2017

"Jeff Koons' huge inflatable ballerina installed at Rockefeller Center," The Mercury News, May 12, 2017

"Jeff Koons unveils 'Seated Ballerina," in Rockefeller Center," The Salamanca Press, May 12, 2017

Will Pulos, "A giant, 45-foot inflatable ballerina has been installed at Rockefeller Center," Time Out New York, May 12, 2017

Sarah Cascone, “Jeff Koons Returns to Rockefeller Center with Inflated ‘Seated Ballerina’ Sculpture.” Artnet News May 11, 2017.