Jeff Koons Says He ‘Did Not Have a Relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein

After communications between Jeff Koons and Jeffrey Epstein’s representatives came to light last month through a newly released set of documents, the artist distanced himself from the convicted sex offender.

Among the documents is an email Koons sent to an Epstein aide confirming his attendance at a dinner at Epstein’s home because art news Previously reported. Other documents in the newly released documents show that Epstein sought to visit Koons’ studio with filmmaker Woody Allen and MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld.

These new documents appear to confirm rumors of a studio visit first reported in 2023 wall street journal. when art news A representative for Koons was contacted Monday afternoon, but the artist did not respond.

Then, in an article published allergic On Monday night, Koons released a statement saying the studio visit ultimately did not happen. “To the best of my knowledge and that of my staff, Epstein never visited my studio,” Koons said.

He also gave a speech at the dinner and told allergic: “My wife, Justin, and I attended a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s home at the invitation of MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld. I had no relationship with Epstein other than attending the dinner.”

Koons is just the latest art-world figure to emerge from Epstein’s dossier, which includes extensive correspondence about Leon Black, whose art collection Epstein appears to have been involved in managing. (Black has said he had no role in Epstein’s criminal conduct.) Emails in the newly released documents show that Epstein received correspondence about Black’s art deals with Gagosian Gallery, the gallery that represented Koons.

Collectors Steve Tisch, Leslie Wexner and Jean Pigozzi also appear in Epstein’s files. All have tried to distance themselves from Epstein and deny any involvement in his crimes.