The artwork titled “Monkeys (Chair)” was created by Jeff Koons in 2003. It belongs to the Neo-Pop Art movement and is a part of the “Popeye” series. This sculpture and installation piece is crafted from steel and a wooden chair, embodying Koons’ signature style of whimsical, playful creations.
The artwork features three rigidly constructed toy monkeys, seemingly inflatables, artistically stacked in a vertical formation. These monkeys hold tails one to the other, extending from the ceiling downwards, lending a sense of dynamic movement and playful interaction. The bottommost monkey is gripping the back of a simple white wooden chair, which is tilted and appears as if it is whimsically suspended in mid-air. The entire composition creates a sense of levity and fantastical suspension, while simultaneously challenging the viewer’s perception of weight, gravity, and the ordinary use of everyday objects.
