Being able to see Jeff Koons' dual show at Gagosian and David Zwirner Galleries was one of the best parts of our trip. However, one of more difficult parts was not being able to photograph one show and being allowed to photograph the other. Both shows were equally amazing and I desperately wanted to document my many favorite pieces. David Zwirner Gallery housed Koons' white plaster figures with the reflective spheres and Gagosian displayed Koons' stainless steel balloon animals as well as his paintings. It was disheartening that I was able to freely document the work at David Zwirner but not at Gagosian. In a world that seems to depend on and thrive on the use of technology and social media it seems odd that the work of a visual artist cannot be viewed by others through the means of social media or on a camera. While there is no question that these enormous colorful sculptures are better when you are standing right in front of them, it would be nice to have a record of these breathtaking sculptures for future reference and inspiration.
-Maggie Zurbruegg-Ramey
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