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Artist Koons Surprised at How Much It Cost to Make 'Balloon Dog'

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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American artist Jeff Koons talks about his iconic Balloon Dog sculptures and the costs that come with making them. He discusses his process, the scale of the work, and the investment required to...

American artist Jeff Koons talks about his iconic Balloon Dog sculptures and the costs that come with making them. He discusses his process, the scale of the work, and the investment required to produce these pieces. Koons appears on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded February 2 in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Inflation is the silent tax that erodes purchasing power, hitting hardest those who can least afford it. When grocery bills rise faster than wages, families face impossible choices between food, medicine, and rent. Unlike market volatility that mainly affects investors, inflation touches everyone who buys groceries, fills a gas tank, or pays rent.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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