Inspired by the Venus of Willendorf, a tiny fertility goddess discovered in Austria and dating from around 23, 000BC, Mr Koons's sculpture proposes a new kind of idol a high-tech grande dame whose untouchable polished surfaces reflect the viewer.
If the initial arc of his career mimics that of anyone, it might be Frank Sinatra, whom he cites as a fashion influence: a teen-idol singer who moved into acting and produced a series of recordings that have endured.
Mr. Seacrest's opportunity to meet Mr. Clark came after "American Idol" made him a household name in 2002 and he cold-called his childhood idol, asking for a meeting.