The American artist Jeff Koons conceived the tenth large format image ("Geisha") in the course of the exhibition series "Safety Curtain" by museum in progress in co-operation with the Vienna State Opera.
An international jury (Daniel Birnbaum, Akiko Miyake, Hans-Ulrich Obrist) selected the artist.
"Safety Curtain" 2007/2008 was made possible by Mautner Markhof Aktiengesellschaft and Valartis Europe AG, represented by Patrick Brandl, chairman of Mautner Markhof and Valartis Europe.
Digital Imaging: Vienna Paint; Production: Trevision; Catering and Hotel: Hilton Vienna Plaza.
Safety Curtain