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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.
Mar 29, 2024 · Claes Oldenburg (born January 28, 1929, Stockholm, Sweden—died July 18, 2022, New York, New York, U.S.) was a Swedish-born American Pop-art sculptor, best known for his giant soft sculptures of everyday objects. Much of Oldenburg’s early life was spent in the United States, Sweden, and Norway, a result of moves his father made as a Swedish ...
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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 artist who created giant sculptures of everyday objects like hamburgers, clothespins, and ice cream cones. Explore his biography, ideas, accomplishments, and important artworks in TheArtStory.
- American
- January 28, 1929
- Stockholm, Sweden
- July 18, 2022
Learn about Claes Oldenburg, a pioneer of Pop Art who transformed everyday objects into monumental sculptures and installations. Explore his works, exhibitions, audio, publications, and biography on MoMA's website.
Jul 19, 2022 · The artist, known for his sculptures of everyday objects, passed away in July 2022. Read his 1961 artist statement, an autobiographical text, a curator's remembrance, and listen to his voice.
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Jul 19, 2022 · Influential Swedish-born sculptor Claes Oldenburg - whose giant works of everyday objects delight millions - has died in his New York City home aged 93. The Pace Gallery that represented him...
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