Roberto Lugo On Thinking Larger Than Life in Madison Square Park
A 15-foot hydrant and a 20-foot urn present the ceramicist's most personal stories on a monumental new scale.
Claes Oldenburg
Claes Oldenburg, born on January 28, 1929, in Stockholm, Sweden, was a celebrated American sculptor known for his large-scale public art installations and soft sculptures. He moved to the United States as a child and studied at Yale University and the Art Institute of Chicago. Oldenburg's early career was marked by his involvement in the Pop Art movement, creating whimsical, oversized replicas of everyday objects, such as "Clothespin" in Philadelphia and "Spoonbridge and Cherry" in Minneapolis. His work often involved collaboration with his wife, Coosje van Bruggen. Oldenburg's playful yet thought-provoking sculptures are housed in major collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He passed away on July 18, 2022, leaving a lasting legacy in public and contemporary art. Read more about Arts.
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Gerhard Richter, Franz Kline and the Art Marian Goodman Never Let Go
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Gemini G.E.L.’s 60th Anniversary Show Is a Love Letter to L.A.
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