Koons's work has always stood apart for its one-at-a-time perfection, …

Jerry Saltz
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Koons's work has always stood apart for its one-at-a-time perfection, epic theatricality, a corrupted, almost sick drive for purification, and an obsession with traditional artistic values.
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