10 Ways Jeff Koons' "Balloon Dog" Has Taken Over the Art World

Jeff Koons' "Balloon Dog" has become so popular that it's taken over the art world.

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American artist Jeff Koons has been both celebrated and critiqued for his works that elevate seemingly banal objects into high art. The former Wall Street stockbroker is perhaps best known for Balloon Dog, a series of simple yet visually striking sculptures that have spurred everything from lucrative brand collaborations to a slew of copycat works. Whether or not you're a fan, it's hard to deny that Balloon Dog has taken the art world by storm. The sculpture is currently on view at the Whitney Museum for a retrospective on Koons which closes on Oct. 19. Get familiar with the shiny pooch with 10 Ways Jeff Koons' "Balloon Dog" Has Taken Over the Art World.

The sale of "Balloon Dog" let Koons break the world record for most expensive living artist.

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Its commercial success inspired Chinese knockoffs.

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And led other artists to create their own versions of "Balloon Dog."

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Including the most expensive GIF of all time.

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The sculpture also inspired Koons to create his first piece of digital art.

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H&M collaborated with Koons to create a "Balloon Dog" bag.

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And the sculpture also led Koons to collaborate with Dom Perignon.

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It was exhibited in Versailles.

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And featured in the Palazzo Grazzi in Venice, Italy.

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But most impressively, it appeared in the Whitney Museum's largest single-artist exhibition of all time.

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