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Claes Oldenburg (January 28, 1929 – July 18, 2022) was a Swedish-born American sculptor best known for his public art installations, typically featuring large replicas of everyday objects. Another theme in his work is soft sculpture versions of everyday objects.
Claes Oldenburg, Swedish-born American Pop-art sculptor, best known for his giant sculptures of everyday objects. A few of his notable works include Lipstick (Ascending) on Caterpillar Tracks and Spoonbridge and Cherry, the latter of which he collaborated on with his wife, Coosje van Bruggen.
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Jul 18, 2022 · Claes Oldenburg, the Swedish-born American Pop artist known for his monumental sculptures of everyday objects, died on Monday at his home and studio in the SoHo section of Manhattan. He was 93.
Jul 18, 2022 · Learn about Claes Oldenburg, the pioneer of Pop sculpture who enlarged everyday objects like hamburgers, clothespins, and ice cream cones. Explore his biography, artworks, quotes, and artistic legacy.
- American
- January 28, 1929
- Stockholm, Sweden
- July 18, 2022
Jul 19, 2022 · A tribute to the artist who transformed everyday objects into sculptures, prints, and installations. Read his 1961 artist statement, an autobiographical text, a curator's remembrance, and listen to his voice.
Jul 19, 2022 · Oldenburg, who turned ordinary objects into monumental artworks, passed away at 93 in New York. He was known for his soft sculptures, Happenings and collaborations with his wife Coosje van Bruggen.
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Claes Oldenburg (January 28, 1929 – July 18, 2022) was a Swedish-born American sculptor best known for his public art installations, typically featuring large replicas of everyday objects. Another theme in his work is soft sculpture versions of everyday objects.
