A Koons for $40
May 19 2016
Picture: Google
Google has unveiled a phone with a case designed by Jeff Koons. It's not just any phone case, but a 'live case', and it's yours for $40. As a bonus, you get (says Google):
you’ll receive exclusive digital artwork created by the artist and sent directly to your phone.
And in case you wondered why you wanted Jeff Koons' artwork on your phone, then Google has some fine artguff on 'The Importance of Koons'. Note the pointless use of contradictory adjectives and adverbs, which is so prevalent in modern artspeak:
Known for his monumental public sculptures, Koons’s innovative work creates a dialogue between timeless and timely. Vastness and intimacy. From balloon animals to classic figures, his pieces often challenge our perception of scale, weight and even the laws of physics. That’s why we love them.
