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Google Gets Artsy With Jeff Koons, Nigo & Marc Ecko

Manga master Osamu Tezuka’s iGoogle skins

Considering how much time we waste on Google, it would be nice to have something to look at other than a blank white screen. Recently, the company unveiled their new artist themes, which apply a variety of different looks to your personalized iGoogle homepage. Artists who contributed original skins for the project include Jeff Koons, Marc Ecko, The Beastie Boys, Os Gêmeos and A Bathing Ape’s Nigo, plus over 60 others. Starting today, art from the series will also be on display on the streets of NYC’s Meatpacking District through the weekend. After the jump, watch Google’s video “trailer” hyping up the artist series.

Jeff Koons Takes Manhattan

A balloon animal, a chocolate heart and Piglet from Winnie the Pooh currently have the one of the best views of NYC’s skyline. Today, an exhibit of pop artist Jeff Koons‘ work opens on the Cantor Roof Garden at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it will remain through October 26. The display consists of three sculptures: (from left to right in the above image) “Coloring Book,” “Sacred Heart (Red/Gold)” and “Balloon Dog.” After the jump, check out each one up close.