Claes Oldenburg

United States • 1929

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Claes Oldenburg

Fine Art Drawings, Broken Button, Claes Oldenburg

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

Print, Striding Figure from Conspiracy: The Artist as Witness Portfolio, Claes Oldenburg

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

Print, Fagends Carved in Rock, Fagend Canyon, Claes Oldenburg

Fagends Carved in Rock, Fagend Canyon

Claes Oldenburg

Print - 96.5 x 57.2 cm Print - 38 x 22.5 inch

$2,800

Print, Indian Head from Peace Portfolio, Claes Oldenburg

Indian Head from Peace Portfolio

Claes Oldenburg

Print - 74.9 x 54.6 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.5 inch

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Sculpture, Claes Oldenburg Geometric mouse, Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg Geometric mouse

Claes Oldenburg

Sculpture - 44 x 28 x 2 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 11 x 0.8 inch

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Sculpture, Miniature Soft Drum Set, Claes Oldenburg

Miniature Soft Drum Set

Claes Oldenburg

Sculpture - 22.9 x 48.3 x 33 cm Sculpture - 9 x 19 x 13 inch

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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.

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The year of birth of the artist is: 1929