Tulips (Koons)

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Tulips
Tulips at The Broad, 2022
ArtistJeff Koons

Tulips is a series of sculptures by American artist Jeff Koons, made between 1995 and 2004. There are five unique versions.[1] One sculpture is part of the collection of The Broad in Los Angeles, California.[2] Another is at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.[3] In November 2012 Steve Wynn acquired an edition at auction for $33,682,500 USD.[4][5] It was on display at Wynn Las Vegas from 2013 to 2016, then on display at a Wynn Palace in Macau, China, before returning to Las Vegas in 2019 where it remains on display at the Wynn Plaza.[6] Additional copies are on display at Fondazione Prada and held by the Viktor Pinchuk Foundation.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Jeff Koons Artwork: Tulips". Jeff Koons. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  2. ^ "Tulips - Jeff Koons | The Broad". www.thebroad.org. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ^ "Tulips Guggenheim Museum Bilbao". www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  4. ^ "Wynn Las Vegas Unveils Tulips by Renowned Artist, Jeff Koons". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  5. ^ "STEVE WYNN'S LATEST ART ACQUISITION; $35 MILLION 'TULIPS'". www.reviewjournal.com. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  6. ^ "Jeff Koons' sculpture 'Tulips' returns to Wynn Las Vegas". www.8newsnow.com. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  7. ^ "RELEASE: CHRISTIES TO PRESENT JEFF KOONS' MONUMENTAL SCULPTURAL MASTERPIECE, TULIPSHIS MOST COMPLEX TECHNICAL CREATION TO DATE PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF NORD/LB, HANNOVER". www.christies.com. Retrieved 2024-01-06.