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[楼主] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:14:22
Jeff Koons



1950年,Jeff Koons 出生于宾州。在他还是名青年时他仰慕的人是达利,他甚至跋涉到纽约的圣.里吉斯酒店与他会面。Koons毕业于芝加哥和马里兰的美术学院,他的专业是绘画。毕业后,他在华尔街担任一位经纪人的同时也在建造自己的艺术家身份。1980年他开始出名了,后来不久他便在纽约的SOHO建立了一个工作室,工作室内有将近30多位员工,每位员工都被各自负责他不同的艺术品生产---- 这个工作方式和当时的安迪.沃霍以及其他文艺复兴时期的艺术家极其相似。

在整个出名的过程中,Koons都一直在小心翼翼地经营自己的公共形象,他甚至请了形象顾问,这在当代艺术家之中十分罕见。Koons开始在各大类艺术杂志上刊登自己的照片广告,这些照片似乎在炫耀着Koons的成功,表现的是他怎么被这成功的光环所围绕着。在一些访谈中,Koons甚至用第三人称来称呼自己。

后来,Koons也开始了他的“雕像”创作,巨大的不锈钢的气球玩具,还有一系列的“平庸”,这个系列的高潮是“迈克.杰克逊和Bubbles”这个雕塑。这个作品还被认为是世界上最大的用陶瓷做的雕塑。迈克-杰克逊坐在类似金叶子的碟上,手里捧着自己的宠物黑猩猩- Bubbles。3年后,这个作品被苏富比的拍卖出5百60万的高价,打破了Koons之前的所有作品记录。之后,2002年这个作品被挪威的美术馆收藏。

1991年,Koons娶了一位匈牙利出身的意大利三级片明星Ilona Staller,这位三级片女星的背景还不可小视,她曾经在五年内(1987-1991)成功地成为意大利国会的成员之一。Koons的“天堂制造”系列油画、照片和雕塑所描绘的都是这对夫妇的各种性爱姿势,这使他更备受争议。

结婚的第二年,他们生下了儿子 Ludwig。但,不久他们的婚姻别告终了。他们同意离婚,同意儿子的抚养权由两位共同承担,但Staller却带着儿子从纽约逃离到罗马,虽然1998年法院把抚养权归于Koons,但他们母子俩还是一直留在那边生活了。离婚后不久,Koons表示:“这个经验真的让我感觉到了什么是社会责任感,我失去了最基本的人性,现在的每一天,我感觉人与人的沟通和无私的重要性并因该尽量做一位有社会意识艺术家。”
[沙发:1楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 15:26:51
New Double Shelton Wet/Drys 10 Gallon

two vacuum cleaners, Plexiglas, fluorescent lights
54 x 43 x 28 inches
137.2 x 109.2 x 71.1 cm
1980
[板凳:2楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 15:28:48
New Hoover Convertible

one Hoover convertible, Plexiglas, fluorescent lights
56 x 22 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches
142.2 x 57.2 x 57.2 cm
1980

[attachment=82424]
[地板:3楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:29:12
INFLATABLES

膨胀系列


Inflatable Flower and Bunny (Tall White, Pink Bunny)

vinyl, mirrors
32 x 25 x 18 inches
81.3 x 63.5 x 45.7 cm
1979

[4楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:32:06
Inflatable Flower (Tall Purple)

vinyl, mirrors
16 x 12 x 18 inches
40.6 x 30.5 x 45.7 cm
1979

[attachment=82333]
[5楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:33:44
Inflatable Flowers (Short Blue, Short Yellow)

vinyl, mirrors
16 x 25 x 18 inches
40.6 x 63.5 x 45.7 cm
1979
[6楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:35:00
Inflatable Flowers (Short White, Tall Purple)

vinyl, mirrors
16 x 25 x 18 inches
40.6 x 63.5 x 45.7 cm
1979
[7楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:37:15
Inflatable Flower (Tall Yellow, Tall Orange)

vinyl, mirrors
16 x 25 x 18 inches
40.6 x 63.5 x 45.7 cm
1979
[8楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:41:45
Inflatable Flowers (Tall Purple, Tall Orange)

vinyl, mirrors, Plexiglas
16 x 25 x 18 inches
40.6 x 63.5 x 45.7 cm
1979
[9楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:43:38
Inflatable Flower (Tall Yellow)

vinyl, mirrors, Plexiglas
16 x 12 x 18 inches
40.6 x 30.5 x 45.7 cm
1979
[10楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:45:09
PRENEW

复兴系列



Nelson Automatic Cooker / Deep Fryer

appliance, acrylic, fluorescent lights
27 x 17 x 16 inches
68.6 x 43.2 x 40.6 cm
1979
[11楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:45:45
Pot

pot, acrylic, fluorescent lights
26 x 9 x 12 inches
66 x 22.9 x 30.5 cm
1979/1994
[12楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:47:34
Speaker

speaker, acrylic, fluorescent lights
27 x 9 x 13 inches
68.6 x 22.9 x 33 cm
1979
[13楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:49:38
Teapot

teapot, plastic tubes, fluorescent lights
26 x 9 x 12 inches
66 x 22.9 x 30.5 cm
1979
[14楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:51:12
Toaster

toaster, acrylic, fluorescent lights
27 x 9 x 13 inches
68.6 x 22.9 x 33 cm
1979
[15楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:54:41
Coffee Pot

coffee pot, acrylic, fluorescent lights
27 x 9 x 13 inches
68.6 x 22.9 x 33 cm
1979
[16楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:55:24
Heater

electric heater, acrylic, fluorescent lights
approx. 27 x 20 x 13
68.6 x 50.8 x 33 cm
1979
[17楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:57:58
Humidifier


humidifier, acrylic, fluorescent lights
26 x 9 x 12 inches
66 x 22.9 x 30.5 cm
1979
[18楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 14:59:48
New Excellence Refrigerator

refrigerator, acrylic, fluorescent lights
56 x 18 x 26 inches
142.2 x 45.7 x 66 cm
1979 - 1980
[19楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 15:06:30
THE NEW

新系列



Hoover Celebrity III

vacuum cleaner, Plexigas, fluorescent lights
38 x 20 x 11 inches
96.5 x 50.8 x 27.9 cm
1980
[20楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 15:12:39
New Rooomy Toyota Family Camry

lithograph billboard mounted on cotton
60 x 130 inches
152.4 x 330.2 cm
1983
[21楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 15:30:24
New Hoover Convertible, New Shelton Wet/Dry 10 Gallon Doubledecker

one Shelton wet/dry, one Hoover convertible, Plexiglas, fluorescent lights
99 x 28 x 28 inches
251.5 x 71.1 x 71.1 cm
1981

[attachment=82427]

New Shelton Wet/Drys Tripledecker

three Shelton wet/drys, Plexiglas, fluorescent lights
124 1/2 x 28 x 28 inches
316.2 x 71.1 x 71.1 cm
1981

[attachment=82428]

New Hoover Convertibles Green, Red, New Shelton Wet/Dry 5 Gallon Displaced Doubledecker

two Hoover Convertibles, one Shelton Wet/Dry, Plexiglas, fluorescent lights
99 x 41 x 28 inches


251.1 x 104.1 x 71.1 cm
1981-1987

[attachment=82430]
[22楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 15:36:44
EQUILIBRIUM  系列

Aqualung

bronze
27 x 17 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches
68.6 x 44.5 x 44.5 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1985

[attachment=82437]
[23楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 15:37:53
Lifeboat

bronze
12 x 80 x 60 inches
30.5 x 203.2 x 152.4 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1985

[attachment=82438]
[24楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-02 15:47:17
The Dynasty on 34th Street

framed Nike poster
45 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches
115.6 x 80 cm
Edition of 2
1985

[attachment=82457]
[25楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 08:33:37
Two Ball 50/50 Tank (Spalding Dr. J Silver Series, Spalding Dr. J 241 Series)

glass, steel, distilled water, two basketballs
62 3/4 x 36 3/4 x 13 1/4 inches
159.4 x 93.3 x 33.7 cm
Edition of 2
1985

[attachment=82482]
[26楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 08:36:06
LUXURY & DEGRADATION

豪华与退化系列




I Could Go For Something Gordon's

oil inks on canvas
45 x 86 1/2 inches
114.3 x 219.7 cm
Edition of 2 plus AP
1986

[attachment=82483]

I Assume You Drink Martell

oil inks on canvas
45 x 60 inches
114.3 x 152.4 cm
Edition of 2 plus AP
1986

[attachment=82484]

Jim Beam - Caboose

stainless steel, bourbon
8 x 11 x 5 1/2 inches
20.3 x 27.9 x 14 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1986

[attachment=82485]
[27楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 09:24:22
STATUARY

雕塑系列


Bob Hope

stainless steel
17 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
43.2 x 14 x 14 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1986

[attachment=82486]

Cape Codder Troll

stainless steel
21 x 8 1/2 x 9 inches
53.3 x 21.6 x 22.9 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1986

[attachment=82487]

Doctor's Delight

stainless steel
11 x 6 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches
27.9 x 17.1 x 14.6 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1986

[attachment=82488]

Flowers

stainless steel
12 1/2 x 18 x 12 inches
31.8 x 45.7 x 30.5 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1986

[attachment=82489]

Rabbit

stainless steel
41 x 19 x 12 inches
104.1 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1986

[attachment=82490]
[28楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:09:18
BANALITY

陈腐系列
 


Art Magazine Ads (Art)

lithograph
45 x 37 1/4 inches
114.3 x 94.6 cm
Edition of 50 plus 10 AP
1988

[attachment=82491]

Art Magazine Ads (Flash Art)

lithograph
45 x 37 1/4 inches
114.3 x 94.6 cm
Edition of 50 plus 10 AP
1988
[attachment=82492]



Art Magazine Ads (Art In America)

lithograph
45 x 37 1/4 inches
114.3 x 94.6 cm
Edition of 50 plus 10 AP
1988

[attachment=82493]

Art Magazine Ads (Artforum)

lithograph
45 x 37 1/4 inches
114.3 x 94.6 cm
Edition of 50 plus 10 AP
1988

[attachment=82494]
[29楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:12:07
Amore

porcelain
32 x 20 x 20 inches
81.3 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1988

[attachment=82495]
[30楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:13:17
Bear and Policeman

polychromed wood
85 x 43 x 37 inches
215.9 x 109.2 x 94 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1988

[attachment=82496]
[31楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:14:19
Michael Jackson and Bubbles

porcelain
42 x 70 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches
106.7 x 179.1 x 82.6 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1988

[attachment=82497]
[32楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:15:19
Naked

porcelain
45 1/2 x 27 x 27 inches
115.6 x 68.6 x 68.6 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1988

[attachment=82498]
[33楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:16:19
Pink Panther

porcelain
41 x 20 1/2 x 19 inches
104.1 x 52.1 x 48.3 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1988

[attachment=82499] [attachment=82500] 
[34楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:17:51
Ushering in Banality

polychromed wood
38 x 62 x 30 inches
96.5 x 157.5 x 76.2 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1988

[attachment=82501]
[35楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:19:07
Vase of Flowers

mirror
72 1/2 x 53 x 1 inches
184.2 x 134.6 x 2.5 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1988

[attachment=82502]

Woman in Tub

porcelain
23 3/4 x 36 x 27 inches
60.3 x 91.4 x 68.6 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1988

[attachment=82503] [attachment=82504] 
[36楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:23:56
  MADE IN HEAVEN

天堂制造 系列
 


Made in Heaven

lithograph billboard
125 x 272 inches
317.5 x 690.9 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1989

[attachment=82505]

Blow Job (Kama Sutra)

glass
23 x 18 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches
58.4 x 47 x 54.6 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1991

[attachment=82506]

Couch (Kama Sutra)

glass
20 1/2 x 16 x 17 3/4 inches
52.1 x 40.6 x 45.1 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1991

[attachment=82507]

Jeff Eating Ilona (Kama Sutra)

glass
15 1/2 x 22 x 12 inches
39.4 x 55.9 x 30.5 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1991

[attachment=82508]

Violet - Ice (Kama Sutra)

glass
13 x 28 x 17 inches
33 x 71.1 x 43.2 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1991

[attachment=82509]
[37楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:27:49
Ilona On Top (Rosa)

plastic
47 x 106 x 70 inches
119.4 x 269.2 x 177.8 cm
Edition of 1 plus AP
1991

[attachment=82510]


Dirty - Jeff On Top

plastic
55 x 71 x 109 inches
139.7 x 180.3 x 276.9 cm
Edition of 1 plus AP
1991

[attachment=82511]
[38楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:30:23
Fingers between Legs

oil inks on canvas
96 x 144 inches
243.8 x 365.8 cm
Edition of 1 plus AP
1990

[attachment=82512]

Hand on Breast

oil inks on canvas
96 x 144 inches
243.8 x 365.8 cm
Edition of 1 plus AP
1990

[attachment=82513]

Ilona on Top (Rosa Backround)
oil inks on canvas
96 x 144 inches
243.8 x 365.8 cm
Edition of 1 plus AP
1990

[attachment=82514]
[39楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:34:48
Manet

oil inks silkscreened on canvas
60 x 90 inches
152.4 x 228.6 cm
Edition of 1 plus AP
1991

[attachment=82515]

Penetration With Engagement Ring

oil inks silkscreened on canvas
90 x 60 inches
228.6 x 152.4 cm
Edition of 1 plus AP
1991

[attachment=82516]
[40楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:39:12
Puppy

stainless steel, wood (at Arolsen only), soil, geotextile fabric, internal irrigation system, live flowering plants
486 x 486 x 256 inches
1234.4 x 1234.4 x 650.2 cm
Installations at arolsen 1992, sydney 1995-96, bilbao 1997 (permanent installation), new york rockefeller 2000, private collection (permanent installation)
1992

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[41楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:42:39
  CELEBRATION

欢庆系列


Balloon Dog

oil on canvas
102 x 143 inches
259.1 x 363.2 cm
1995-1998

[attachment=82518]

Cake

oil on canvas
125 3/8 x 116 3/8 inches
318.5 x 295.6 cm
1995–1997

[attachment=82519]

Hanging Heart

oil on canvas
131 x 100 inches
332.7 x 254 cm
1995–1998

[attachment=82520]

Pink Bow

oil on canvas
106 1/2 x 136 3/8 inches
270.5 x 346.4 cm
1995–1997

[attachment=82521]
[42楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:46:04
Diamond (Green)

high chromium stainless steel with transparent color coating
78 x 87 x 87 inches
198.1 x 221 x 221 cm
5 unique versions (Green, Pink, Blue, Yellow, Red)
1994-2005

[attachment=82522]

Balloon Flower (Blue)

high chromium stainless steel with transparent color coating
114 x 132 x 108 inches
289.6 x 335.3 x 274.3 cm
5 unique versions (Blue, Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Red)
1995-1999

[attachment=82523]

Balloon Dog (Blue)

high chromium stainless steel with transparent color coating
121 x 143 x 45 inches
307.3 x 363.2 x 114.3 cm
5 unique versions (Blue, Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Red)
1994-2000

[attachment=82524]

Hanging Heart (Red/Gold)

high chromium stainless steel with transparent color coating and yellow brass
106 x 85 x 40 inches
269.2 x 215.9 x 101.6 cm
5 unique versions (Red/Gold, Magenta/Gold, Silver/Blue, Violet/Gold, Gold/Red)
1994-2006

[attachment=82525]
[43楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:57:37
Split-Rocker

stainless steel, soil, geotextile fabric, internal irrigation system, and live flowering plants
441 x 465 x 426 inches
1120 x 1180 x 1082 cm
Installed at Palais des Papes, Avignon, 2000
2000

[attachment=82526]
[44楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 10:58:21
Split-Rocker (Pink/Blue)

polychromed aluminum
13 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 13 inches
34.3 x 36.8 x 33 cm
1999

[attachment=82527]
[45楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 11:01:15
Donkey

polished stainless steel
150 x 120 x 7 1/8 inches
381 x 304.8 x 18.1 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
1999

[attachment=82528]

Cow (Lilac)

crystal glass, mirrored glass, carbon fiber, foam, colored plastic interlayer, stainless steel
90 x 59 x 1 1/2 inches
228.6 x 149.9 x 3.8 cm
4 unique versions (Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Red, Lilac)
1999

[attachment=82529]

Loopy

oil on canvas
108 x 79 inches
274.3 x 200.7 cm
1999

[attachment=82530]

Pot Rack

oil on canvas
108 x 79 inches
274.3 x 200.7 cm
2000

[attachment=82531]
[46楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 11:03:48
EASY FUN ETHEREAL

Niagara

oil on canvas
118 x 170 inches
299.7 x 431.8 cm
2000

[attachment=82532]


Hot Dog

oil on canvas
108 x 84 inches
274.3 x 213.4 cm
2002

[attachment=82533]
[47楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 11:06:51
POPEYE

Acrobat

polychromed aluminum, galvanized steel, wood, straw
90 1/8 x 58 1/4 x 25 1/2 inches
228.9 x 148 x 64.8 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
2003

[attachment=82534]

Bicycle Rack

polychromed aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel
94 x 120 x 36 inches
238.8 x 304.8 x 91.4 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
2003

[attachment=82535]

Chainlink

polychromed aluminum, galvanized steel
104 x 68 1/2 x 17 inches
264.2 x 174 x 43.2 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
2003

[attachment=82536]

Lobster Log
polychromed aluminum, wood, stainless steel, coated steel chain
42 x 55 x 42 inches
106.7 x 139.7 x 106.7 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
2003

[attachment=82537]
[48楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 11:08:32
Elephant

high chromium stainless steel with transparent color coating
38 x 30 x 20 inches
96.5 x 76.2 x 50.8 cm
Edition of 3 plus AP
2003

[attachment=82538]
[49楼] 嘿乐乐 2008-02-03 11:10:52
Peg Leg


oil on canvas
108 x 84 inches
274.3 x 213.4 cm
2007


Triple Hulk Elvis I

oil on canvas
108 x 146 1/8 inches
274.3 x 371.2 cm
2007


Geisha

oil on canvas
102 x 138 inches
259.1 x 350.5 cm
2007
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[52楼] ARTzhenzhen 2010-12-16 11:18:48
Gagosian Gallery
JEFF KOONS

November 14, 2009 - January 9, 2009




高古轩于杰夫昆斯

英国艺术杂志《ArtReview》主导的2010年世界艺术界影响力前一百人名单新近出炉。美国画廊主拉里·高古轩(Larry Gagosian)拔得头筹。算上他刚在巴黎开业的画廊,高古轩画廊帝国目前占据了全世界包括纽约、伦敦在内的9个大都市。用《ArtReview》的话来说,这些画廊展出的作品“让人惊叹……具有将其他对手远远甩在后面的无可比拟的力量”。这位在艺术品市场里翻云覆雨的高古轩先生,极少出现在公众的视野里,然而江湖上却流传着诸多关于他的传说。很多人崇拜他,还有很多的人害怕他、敬畏他。所有人都无法否认的一点是:他就是当今艺术市场的教父级人物。



杰夫昆斯,Girl Woods(Dots)/女孩木头(圆点),2008

高古轩画廊将于11月14日展出杰夫昆斯的一些列新作,这些新作在广度上显得雄心勃勃,试图从视觉、智力、生物、哲学、艺术史等各方面与文化历史进行对话。透过他对文化历史和性的探索,昆斯将目光投向时间的过去,现在和未来。展览将持续至明年1月9日。



Hole III, 2008
Oil on canvas



Landscape (Chrry Tree), 2009
Oil on canvas



Waterfall Couple (Dots) Marker, Horizontal, 2009
Oil on canvas



Waterfall Couple (Dots) Blue Swish with Red Stroke, 2009
Oil on canvas



Couple (Dots) Landscape, 2009
Oil on canvas



New Paintings
Installation view



New Paintings
Installation view



New Paintings
Installation view



New Paintings
Installation view



New Paintings
Installation view



New Paintings
Installation view

[53楼] ARTzhenzhen 2010-12-16 11:50:51
GALERIE JEROME DE NOIRMONT,PARIS
JEFF KOONS

杰夫·昆斯的大力水手雕塑巴黎开展

September 16 - November 20, 2010

展览时间:9月16日—11月20日
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大力水手在中国并不陌生,是美国1929年创作的动画片中的一个人物,现在却成了美国流行艺术家昆斯创作对象,据策展人介绍大力水手不仅充满了乐观与自信的品质,而且与波普艺术、超现实主义两大艺术运动拥有极多映射性联系。

而昆斯本人告诉我们,大力水手系列作品源起于2002年偶然看到一棵穿过铁丝网成长的大树,这一画面给了他创作“生长中”物件的灵感。最终的雕塑是以充气水池动物玩具与诸如椅子、活梯、金属垃圾桶等简单的“现成品”(Readymade)搭配而成。在策展人看来,这些超现实的混合元素组成大力水手系列作品的主要雕塑,与昆斯早期的动物雕塑不一样的是,这部分作品更像是介于当下欲望消费社会的休闲物品与工业生产的功能性产品之间的中间物。

在作品《猴子》中,三只首位相连悬挂在天花板上的铝铸猴子又挂起了一张悬空的椅子。另一件作品《垃圾箱中的海象》,三只充气的玩具好像被垃圾桶束缚不能移动。

龙虾是这些动物中不可或缺的元素,自从艺术家达利(Dali)把这一形象转换为电话听筒后,龙虾便成了超现实主义的同义词。在孔斯的雕塑作品《杂技演员》中,龙虾扮演了一种享乐主义和肉欲主义的角色,头上的触角仿佛让人看到了达利的胡须以及杜尚为蒙娜丽莎添上胡子的绘画。

龙虾同样可以指代昆斯作品中必不可少的方面——性行为的双重性,这一特性同样在很长时间内作为西方艺术内在发展的源动力。它们的形态很清晰的揭示了这种双重性:从一个角度来说,它让人想到了性行为中男性的角色;另一个方面,扭曲的尾巴也暗示女性的子宫与性器官。在作品《杂技演员》中,这种固有的对比被进一步放大,在椅子与垃圾桶之间,龙虾在寻找着这种平衡点。

正如大多数前卫艺术,昆斯在不断致力于重新定义艺术的社会功能,从而向让艺术面向更宽泛的人群。
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