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Koons brings Popeye to the capital

Updated on 22 June 2009

By Nicholas Glass

Jeff Koons's latest display of modern art - featuring everyone's favourite sailor Popeye - is coming to London next month.

Jeff Koons painting

He is one of the most famous modern artists in the world, renowned for his graphic portrayal of sex with his former porn star wife.

But Jeff Koons has never had a solo exhibition in Britain - until now. Next month his works go on display at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

The focus will be on his Popeye paintings – images of the iconic cartoon character combined with inflatable beach and bath toys.

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