Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg (1929–2022) was an American sculptor associated with Pop Art, known for soft sculptures and large-scale public works that transform everyday objects into monumental forms.

Oldenburg is known for large-scale public sculptures and soft sculptures. He frequently used everyday consumer objects as subject matter and collaborated with Coosje van Bruggen on many later public projects.

Reviews focus on Oldenburg's use of everyday consumer objects to critique mass culture. The tone mixes satire and melancholy, highlighting oversized food and household items as symbols of consumption. Spoonbridge and Cherry is discussed as emblematic of this approach.

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