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Balloon Dog is part of Koons' Celebration series of artworks and is one of many sculptures inspired by inflatable characters, including Balloon Swan (2004–2011), Balloon Rabbit (2005–2010), and Balloon Monkey (2006-2013). Koons said about the series, "I've always enjoyed balloon animals because they're like us ... We're balloons. You take a breath and you inhale, it's an optimism. You exhale, and it's kind of a symbol of death".