Jeff Koons launches art MasterClass and plans Florence exhibition
Jeff Koons has joined MasterClass.com to teach a course titled "Art and Creativity," comprising 13 lessons that cover topics such as turning everyday objects into art, approaching the blank canvas, size and scale, the power of color, texture and materials, showing your art, and life as an artist. The course aims to inspire aspiring artists and is available via an annual subscription of €200, which grants access to all platform content. Koons announced the course on Instagram, stating that art is his way of communicating with the world and encouraging students to find inspiration in daily experiences. Meanwhile, in September 2021, Palazzo Strozzi in Florence will host a major solo exhibition of his career highlights, marking his second appearance in the city. This follows recent controversies involving plagiarism accusations and studio staff cuts during the pandemic.
Key facts
- Jeff Koons launched a MasterClass called 'Art and Creativity' with 13 lessons.
- The course covers topics like turning everyday objects into art and life as an artist.
- Annual subscription to MasterClass costs €200.
- Koons announced the course on Instagram.
- Palazzo Strozzi in Florence will host a solo exhibition of Koons in September 2021.
- This is Koons' second exhibition in Florence.
- Koons faced plagiarism accusations and studio staff cuts during the pandemic.
- MasterClass also features instructors like Martin Scorsese, Gordon Ramsay, and Annie Leibovitz.
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Koons
Institutions
- MasterClass.com
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Artribune
Locations
- York
- Florence
- Italy