Prepare to have your concepts of art challenged and possibly, your often too-narrow artistic horizons broadened by Claes Oldenburg. Yes, we’re talking about the sculptor who could transform a hamburger or a spatula into something extraordinary and meaningful. Oldenburg fully embraced the notion that ordinary objects could be enlarged to emphasize their significance and remove the elitist veil often cast by the art world. Born in 1929 in Sweden but raised in America, Oldenburg began making his mark on the art scene in the troublesome 1960s when everything was up for grabs, quite literally. It was this rowdy backdrop that allowed Oldenburg to rebel against conventional art.
Claes Oldenburg: The Artist Who Made Ordinary Objects Extraordinary
Claes Oldenburg, an artist known for turning everyday objects into massive sculptures, challenged traditional art norms from the vibrant 1960s.
Vince Vanguard