Jeff Koons
American contemporary artist known for large-scale sculpture and Neo-Pop art, including the Balloon Dog series and works sold for record auction prices. Named in 376 Epstein-related documents released by the DOJ in 2026. Attended a September 2013 dinner at Epstein's Upper East Side home with Woody Allen and MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld, which Koons says was arranged by Gershenfeld. Epstein's November 2013 schedule listed a planned visit to Koons's studio, though Koons states Epstein never visited. His gallery, Gagosian, handled art transactions for Epstein associate Leon Black. Koons has stated he did not have a relationship with Epstein beyond attending the single dinner.
Also known as: Jeffrey Koons
American contemporary artist known for his large-scale sculptures and Neo-Pop works, including the iconic Balloon Dog series. Named in 376 Epstein-related documents released by the DOJ in January 2026. Attended a dinner party at Epstein's Upper East Side home on September 4, 2013, alongside Woody Allen and MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld.
Epstein also planned a visit to Koons's studio in November 2013, though Koons states it never took place. Not listed in Epstein's black book. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made.
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Jeff Koons is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Background
Jeff Koons (born 1955) is one of the most commercially successful and controversial American artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He is known for monumental sculpture works that appropriate everyday objects and pop culture imagery, most notably his stainless steel Balloon Dog series, one of which sold at Christie's in 2013 for $58.4 million, setting a then-record for a living artist at auction. He is represented by Gagosian Gallery and has works in major museum collections worldwide.
Koons's connection to the Epstein case emerged from DOJ document releases in January 2026, which revealed 376 mentions of his name across Epstein's files. The key documented interaction is his attendance at a September 4, 2013 dinner at Epstein's Upper East Side residence, which also included filmmaker Woody Allen and MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld. Epstein's November 2013 schedule also listed a planned studio visit to Koons, though Koons states this visit never occurred.
The context of these connections is the broader overlap between the art world and Epstein's social network. Epstein maintained extensive relationships with art market figures, particularly through his financial advisory work for mega-collector Leon Black, whose art transactions were partly handled through Gagosian Gallery, the same gallery that represents Koons.
Epstein Connection
Jeff Koons's connection to the Epstein case is documented through two primary interactions in 2013: (1) his attendance at a September 4 dinner party at Epstein's Upper East Side home, which Koons confirms was arranged by MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld, and (2) a planned November studio visit by Epstein that Koons says never occurred. His name appears in 376 Epstein-related documents, largely due to his prominence in the art world and Epstein's extensive connections to art market figures. Koons has publicly stated he did not have a relationship with Epstein beyond the single dinner. There is no documentary evidence of financial dealings, repeated social contact, or any illegal activity.
Key Allegations(2)
Attended a dinner at Epstein's Upper East Side home on September 4, 2013, five years after Epstein's 2008 conviction
documentedEpstein planned a visit to Koons's studio in November 2013
documentedLegal Status
Koons appears in Epstein-related documents primarily through email correspondence arranging the September 2013 dinner and scheduling references. No legal proceedings, charges, or investigations related to the Epstein case have been documented against him.
Notable Statements(2)
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Contradictions(1)
Key Relationships(3)
Both attended the September 4, 2013 dinner at Epstein's Upper East Side residence. Epstein also planned a joint visit with Allen and Gershenfeld to Koons's studio in November 2013.
Koons is represented by Gagosian Gallery. Gagosian handled art transactions for Epstein associate Leon Black, creating an indirect link through the art market.
Leon Black's art dealings through Gagosian Gallery, which represents Koons, were managed in part by Epstein. Epstein's schedule included meetings with Black alongside plans to visit Koons's studio.
Timeline(4 events)
Attended a dinner party at Jeffrey Epstein's Upper East Side residence with his wife Justine, alongside Woody Allen and MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld. Koons accepted the invitation via email to Epstein's assistant.
Epstein's schedule included a plan to 'go see Jeff Koons studio' at 2 PM, along with Woody Allen and Neil Gershenfeld. Koons states Epstein never visited his studio.
DOJ releases Epstein files containing 376 mentions of Jeff Koons, prompting widespread media coverage of his connection to Epstein.
Koons issues public statement: 'Upon the invitation of a professor at MIT, Neil Gershenfeld, my wife Justine and I attended a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein's house. Beyond attending the dinner, I did not have a relationship with Epstein.'
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Schedule (17)
2013-09-04 to 2013-11-08 · 4 entries verified across multiple documents
Dinner with Woody Allen, Soon Fl, Neil Gershenfeld, Jeff Koons & his wife Justine, David Blaine
Dinner with Woody Allen, Soon-Yi, Neil Gershenfeld, Jeff Koons & his wife Justine
Dinner with Woody Allen, Neil Gershenfeld, Jeff Koons & his wife Justine
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Dinner with Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Neil Gershenfeld, Jeff Koons & his wife Justine
Dinner w/Woody Allen, Soon Yi, wife, Justine
David Blaine to stop by
David Blaine to stop by with Neil Gershenfeld, Jeff Koons & his
Lunch with Woody Allen and Jeff Koons
LUNCH W/Woody Allen and Jeff Koons
Visit Jeff Koons Big Studio
Jeff Koons Big Studio
Lunch w/Woody Allen and Jeff Koons
Visit Jeff Koons Big Studio in NJ
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Visit Jeff Koons NY Studio with Woody and Soon Yi
Jeff Koons NY Studio, 601 West 20 Street
Go see Jeff Koons NY Studio with Woody and Soon
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See Jeff Koons NY Studio with Woody and Soon
Jeff Koons NY Studio, 601 West 29th St
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Jeff Koons NY Studio
About Jeff Koons
Who is Jeff Koons?
American contemporary artist known for his large-scale sculptures and Neo-Pop works, including the iconic Balloon Dog series. Named in 376 Epstein-related documents released by the DOJ in January 2026. Attended a dinner party at Epstein's Upper East Side home on September 4, 2013, alongside Woody Allen and MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld. Epstein also planned a visit to Koons's studio in November 2013, though Koons states it never took place. Not listed in Epstein's black book. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made.
What is Jeff Koons's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Jeff Koons appears in 555 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Jeff Koons in the Epstein files?
Yes. Jeff Koons is referenced in 555 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
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