Claes Oldenburg (born January 28, 1929) is a world-renowned Swedish-born sculptor whose most memorable public art works are his colossal, interactive sculptures of everyday objects.
He studied art at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
His brash, humorous art is associated with the Pop Art movement, presented to the public through staged happenings in the 1960s, and still enjoys an enduring popularity.
It so happens that he is one of only six artists from our planet to have his work displayed in the Moon Museum, on the moon!
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no he did pop art
It seems he was not. The non-European art that influenced him was Japanese painting.
Impressionism influenced him, and he influenced Expressionism.
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Claes Oldenburg primarily created food art to explore themes of consumer culture, everyday life, and the transformation of mundane objects into art. By using familiar items like hamburgers, ice cream cones, and other foodstuffs, he aimed to challenge traditional notions of art and to engage viewers in a dialogue about mass production and the sensory experience of eating. His work often highlights the absurdity and humor found in contemporary society, making art accessible and relatable. Ultimately, Oldenburg's food art serves as a commentary on the intersection of art, commerce, and culture.
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
Claes Oldenburg's father was named Claes Oldenburg Sr. He was a businessman who worked in the textile industry. Claes Oldenburg's family background and experiences influenced his artistic development and perspective.
He has a web site that lists where his work can be seen. It is a long list that is national and international.
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'Apple Core' was made in 1992.
He was marrid to Patricia Muschinski 1960-1970.
Many things happened during Claes Oldenburgs life. During his life he was honored several times for his art work. His work has hung in many of the top art museums in New York such as Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Claes Oldenburg was inspired by the burgeoning consumer culture of the 1960s, particularly the proliferation of everyday objects and advertisements. He sought to challenge traditional notions of art by transforming mundane items into large-scale sculptures, highlighting their significance in modern life. Additionally, his interest in the tactile and sensory aspects of these objects encouraged a playful engagement with art, blurring the lines between high art and popular culture. Oldenburg's work reflects a satire of consumerism while simultaneously celebrating the beauty found in the ordinary.
Pop art
Claes Oldenburg is known as a Pop Artist Sculptor. You can find many of his works around the world in public locations as well as museums. His sculptures are oversized scale versions of common objects like stamps, garden hoses, typewriter brushes, etc.