The artwork, titled “New Hoover Convertible,” was created by Jeff Koons in 1980. It is a ready-made sculpture belonging to the Neo-Pop Art and Conceptual Art movements. The artwork features a single, upright Hoover Convertible vacuum cleaner enclosed within a clear acrylic case. The vacuum is positioned prominently, elevated slightly above the floor and illuminated by fluorescent lights installed at the base of the case, drawing attention to the object in a manner that elevates it from its mundane, everyday function to that of an art piece. The choice of a utilitarian household appliance as the subject challenges traditional notions of art and reflects the artist’s commentary on consumerism and mass production.
