After two years of controversy, Jeff Koons' tulips finally find a home in Paris

The affair of Jeff Koons’ tulips, to which we had also devoted an editorial, seems to have found a conclusion. After two particularly tribulated years and after much resistance from Parisians who, in addition to not liking the sculpture, frowned upon the “onerous gift” of the American artist (who gave the city only ... the concept of the sculpture: the burdens of its realization are instead borne by third-party financiers), and after even an appeal by some French cultural figures to say no to the work, Koons’s tulips have found a home. Issuing statements on the matter was the cultural councillor of the city of Paris, Christophe Girard: speaking exclusively to the newspaper France Inter, Girard announced that the tulips will find a place at the Petit Palais in the French capital.

Bouquet of Tulips (this is the name of the work) will be installed in the gardens of the Petit Palais: Girard also revealed that on Thursday Koons was in Paris, and confirmed that the work will be financed by private funds, while maintenance will be the responsibility of the French state. However, the timing of the operation is not yet known.

Source: France Inter

Pictured: Jeff Koons’ tulips exhibited in Hanover in 2004 (similar to those donated to the city of Paris). Ph. Credit Axel Hindemith

After two years of controversy, Jeff Koons' tulips finally find a home in Paris

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