Lobster

Mediums: painted stainless steel.
Location: private collection.

Made of brilliant coloured steel in a manner characteristic of Koons, the work is an imitation of an inflatable toy in the shape of a giant lobster. The work is known for taking part in an exhibition in Versailles in 2008, where it shocked connoisseurs of high art with its flashy tastelessness. Holding an exhibition in the famous palace of the French monarchs, Jeff Koons subtly hints that, like his work, Versailles is just a demonstration of wealth that is not permissible for a rational person. Showy glaring luxury is what combines the artist’s work with Versailles interiors and is the central motive of all of Jeff Koons’s creations.