Art fair visitor accidentally shatters an iconic Jeff Koons 'balloon dog' sculpture

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Accidents happen to the best of us sometimes. Luckily for the artist, his dog balloon sculpture was covered under insurance.

A balloon sculpture valued at more than $40,000 and made by famous artist Jeff Koons was reduced to scraps when an art fair attendee accidentally knocked it over.

"Of course it is heartbreaking to see such an iconic piece destroyed," said Boero, who was managing the Art Wynwood booth.

 

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