To benefit Project Perpetual's mission for worldwide access for children to lifesaving vaccines, Koons created ten unique works which were auctioned to raise over $5.5 million. Gazing Ball (Charity) is a unique plaster sculpture that incorporates three donated Hermès Birkin bags in the arms of a woman extending to a child. Birkin Bag (Shelf) is comprised of nine unique wall sculptures that incorporate donated Hermès bags as Readymade objects on mirrors.
To benefit Project Perpetual's mission for worldwide access for children to lifesaving vaccines, Koons created ten unique works which were auctioned to raise over $5.5 million. Gazing Ball (Charity) is a unique plaster sculpture that incorporates three donated Hermès Birkin bags in the arms of a woman extending to a child. Birkin Bag (Shelf) is comprised of nine unique wall sculptures that incorporate donated Hermès bags as Readymade objects on mirrors.