Broken Button
Claes Oldenburg
Fine Art Drawings - 41 x 36 x 16 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.1 x 14.2 x 6.3 inch
$20,500
Striding Figure from Conspiracy: The Artist as Witness Portfolio
Claes Oldenburg
Print - 72.4 x 53.3 cm Print - 28.5 x 21 inch
$2,600
Fagends Carved in Rock, Fagend Canyon
Claes Oldenburg
Print - 96.5 x 57.2 cm Print - 38 x 22.5 inch
$2,800
Indian Head from Peace Portfolio
Claes Oldenburg
Print - 74.9 x 54.6 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.5 inch
Sold
Claes Oldenburg Geometric mouse
Claes Oldenburg
Sculpture - 44 x 28 x 2 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 11 x 0.8 inch
Sold
Miniature Soft Drum Set
Claes Oldenburg
Sculpture - 22.9 x 48.3 x 33 cm Sculpture - 9 x 19 x 13 inch
Sold
Art is just a way of making things less bad. It’s about the reduction of everything we think, see, do, or feel to a usable, present form.
Biography
Claes Thure Oldenburg, commonly known as Claes Oldenburg, is a Swedish-born American artist widely regarded as a pioneer of Pop Art. Born on January 28, 1929, in Stockholm, Sweden, Oldenburg immigrated to the United States in 1936. He studied at Yale University and later at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Oldenburg's artworks often revolve around the transformation of ordinary objects into monumental sculptures. He became known for his oversized and playful renditions of everyday items, such as hamburgers, typewriters, and clothespins. Oldenburg's sculptures challenged traditional notions of art, embracing popular culture and consumerism. His works have been exhibited globally and can be found in renowned institutions and public spaces. Oldenburg's contributions to the art world have earned him numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Arts in 2000.
Nationality
Categories
Themes
Discover our selections of works by artists
Need help finding your favorite? Consult our selection pages made for you.
Need to know more?
What are their 3 main works?
When was Claes Oldenburg born?
The year of birth of the artist is: 1929