The job of the artist is to make a gesture and really show people what their potential is. It's not about the object, and it's not about the image; it's about the viewer. That's where the art happens.
Jeff KoonsI don't believe that artists really are interested in money. That's not the motivation for art.
Jeff KoonsI believe in advertisement and media completely. My art and my personal life are based in it. I think that the art world would probably be a tremendous reservoir for everybody involved in advertising.
Jeff KoonsI try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I'm a messenger.
Jeff Koons