Balloon Rabbit (Red) by Jeff Koons

This collectible pool float features a selfie taken by Cindy Sherman that strangely morphed with another photo in her device. “I took this photo to send to someone who knitted the hat for me (Helene Winer of Metro Pictures gallery, actually),” explains Sherman. "But, I also wanted to play around with some apps that I'd just started using and accidentally pressed a button that added some old setting onto this image. I thought it was a nice accident so I kept it."

Printed with silk-screen metallic backing, this design can be used as a functional pool float or sculptural object. It comes in a premium box inside a clear PVC swim bag printed with the artist’s motto, “I’d rather be swimming.”

The float was made in collaboration with Cindy Sherman and the non-profit + POOL which is building a water-filtering swimming pool in New York City’s East River. This is a true passion project and an extraordinary moment to present a rare open edition product by the wildly influential and collectable artist and swimmer.

Part of all proceeds benefit + POOL.  Produced by our partners Third Drawer Down Studio.

 

The We Go to the Gallery collection is taken from the first in a series of Dung Beetle learning books designed to make scary subjects approachable for the under 5s. Printed in bold colors and written in clear, simple English each book drags families into the most complex recesses of the collective unconscious for their broader cultural benefit.  For the collection we offer, some images and themes from these books are placed onto everyday objects to both be used and to spread the knowledge.

About the Author & Illustrator
Miriam Elia is a head teacher working at the London School for the Poor and Ignorant. She specializes in teaching art and Zen Buddhism to young minds.

Produced by our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio in collaboration with We Go to the Gallery.

This limited edition porcelain pitcher by Kara Walker is made of white porcelain and features two of Walker's instantly recognizable black silhouettes. Each pitcher shows the artist's signature stamped on the bottom and is individually numbered. A signed and numbered certificate of authenticity issued by Bernardaud accompanies each example.