Jeff Koons Erects Colorful New 'Seated Ballerina' Sculpture in NYC

Located in Rockefeller Center.

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Jeff Koons has recently placed his 45-foot-tall Seated Ballerina sculpture in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. The inflatable structure is part of the acclaimed artist’s Antiquity series and was inspired by a porcelain figurine, as per a press release statement. The colorful piece made in collaboration with Kiehl’s is intended to raise awareness for National Missing Children’s Month this May. The nylon artwork is available for public viewing up until June 2.

Take a look at the piece above and then check out Koons’ recent collaboration with Louis Vuitton.

Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10111
USA

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Keith Estiler Managing Editor, Hypeart

Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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