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Sky Arte to Premiere Jeff Koons Documentary on Christmas Day

publication · 2026-04-16

On Friday, December 26, Sky Arte will present the Italian debut of the documentary "Jeff Koons – Ritratto privato." Directed by Pappi Corsicato and produced by Nexo Digital as part of the "La Grande Arte al Cinema" initiative, the film provides a close look at Jeff Koons, tracing his life and artistic journey over forty years with footage from America, Europe, and Qatar. It includes interviews with Koons, his family (sister, wife, children), and prominent art figures like Mary Boone, Jeffrey Deitch, and Stella McCartney. The original score was created by Enrico Gabrielli and released under the Nexo Digital label. Corsicato, recognized for "L’arte viva di Julian Schnabel" and "Pompei. Eros e Mito," seeks to uncover the man behind the acclaimed artist, focusing on his creative process and how he elevates everyday items into high art and valuable commodities.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Jeff Koons – Ritratto privato' directed by Pappi Corsicato
  • Premieres on Sky Arte on Friday, December 26
  • Produced by Nexo Digital as part of 'La Grande Arte al Cinema'
  • Covers four decades of Koons' career
  • Filmed in America, Europe, and Qatar
  • Features interviews with Koons, his family, and art world figures
  • Original soundtrack by Enrico Gabrielli
  • Corsicato previously directed films on Julian Schnabel and Pompeii

Entities

Artists

  • Jeff Koons
  • Pappi Corsicato
  • Mary Boone
  • Jeffrey Deitch
  • Massimiliano Gioni
  • Antonio Homem
  • Dakis Joannou
  • Stella McCartney
  • Andy Moses
  • Norman Rosenthal
  • Scott Rothkopf
  • Julian Schnabel
  • Linda Yablonsky
  • Enrico Gabrielli

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Nexo Digital
  • La Grande Arte al Cinema
  • Artribune
  • Palazzo Strozzi

Locations

  • America
  • Europe
  • Qatar
  • Italy
  • Pennsylvania
  • New York
  • Florence

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