The Balloon Dog is a series of sculptures by the American artist Jeff Koons, which features large, shiny, stainless steel sculptures of balloon animals, specifically a dog. The sculptures are modeled after the balloon animals that are often made by clowns and other entertainers at children's parties.Koons created the Balloon Dog sculptures in the 1990s, and they have since become some of his most iconic works. The sculptures are made using a complex process of welding and polishing stainless steel to create a seamless, reflective surface.The Balloon Dog sculptures come in several different colors, including blue, magenta, yellow, orange, and red. They have been exhibited in many museums and galleries around the world, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Palace of Versailles.The Balloon Dog sculptures are seen by some as a commentary on the commercialization of art and the nature of artistic value, while others view them simply as playful and whimsical works of art. Regardless of interpretation, they have become one of the most recognizable and iconic works of contemporary art of the 21st century.
Style of Jeff Koons.
Resin.
Measures 10.5 x 3.5 x 8.5.