10 Hilarious Moments From Jeff Koons' Appearance On The Colbert Report

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Last night, American artist Jeff Koons made a special appearance on The Colbert Report to talk about "Studio in a School," a non-profit program that provides art education in public schools. While a seriously incredible philanthropic topic, the episode had its fair share of funny moments, too. When else would we get the chance to celebrate one of the greatest living artists and one of the greatest living comedians at the same time?

10 Hilarious Moments From Jeff Koons' Appearance On The Colbert Report

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Why Jeff Koons Likes Art

Colbert: Do you like art?

Koons: I like art. The reason I like it is because I like the way it makes me feel.

Colbert: Makes you feel RICH man!

Jeff Koons' One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank, 1985

Colbert: You get paid big money for this?!?!

The Price One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank Sold For

Colbert: You get $3,000 for that? If my kids do that, they get grounded.

On How One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank Simulates Being In The Womb

Colbert: You know how babies are made, right?! I think you do, because I've seen some of your art. You DEFINITELY know how babies are made!

How Koons' 1994 Balloon Dog Is Mythic

Colbert: Is there something inside? Trojan Horse — is it full of Greek guys in there?

The Reflective Quality of Koons' 1994 Balloon Dog and 2006 Hanging Heart

Colbert: I'll tell you what I like about your works. A lot of them are shiny! When I look at them, I can see ME, and then I'm really interested in it.

Discussing Koons' 2006 Hanging Heart

Colbert: So the art is about me. Am I helping to make the art?! This thing went for $23 million dollars! Where's my cut?

According to Koons, "Art Happens Inside the Viewer."

Colbert: If art happens in a wood, and no one's there to see it, was it beautiful?!

Koons Talks About Being Good At Drawing

Colbert: You don't have to brag, you don't have to brag. We're already pretty impressed with you, Jeff.

Why Koons Created Multiple Versions of Balloon Dog

Colbert: Why so many balloon dogs? Did a clown take it from you as a child or something?!