Claes Oldenburg
Swedish-American sculptor
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Claes Oldenburg 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. Wikipedia
Born: January 28, 1929, Stockholm, Sweden
Died: July 18, 2022 (age 93 years), New York, NY
Periods: Pop art and Modern art
Spouse: Coosje van Bruggen (m. 1977–2009)
Parents: Gösta Oldenburg and Sigrid Elisabeth Lindforss
Siblings: Richard Oldenburg
Artworks
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