Claes Oldenburg(1929-2022)

Actor
Writer
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From clothespins to ice cream, Claes Oldenburg draws our attention to the smaller details of life by granting the power of size. As the artist walks us through his commission piece, Standing Mitt with Ball, we are able to see the careful diligence behind his work. Oldenburg seeks inspiration in his hometown of Chicago and whether it be debris or items in a dime store, he always finds his muse.

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Claes Oldenburg: The Formative Years (1975)

Claes Oldenburg was born on 28 January 1929 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was an actor and writer, known for Scarface and Aphrodite (1963), Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of (1964) and Fotodeath (1961). He was married to Coosje van Bruggen and Patty Mucha. He died on 18 July 2022 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

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Known for

Scarface and Aphrodite

Short

Writer

1963

Dennis Hopper and Taylor Mead in Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of (1964)

Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of

5.6

Actor

1964

Fotodeath (1961)

4.4

Short

Actor

1961

Short

Actor

1969

Credits

Actor

Heads
Short
- 1969
Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of
5.6
- 1964
Fotodeath
4.4
Short
- 1961

Writer

Art Department

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Claes Oldenburg: The Formative Years trailer

Claes Oldenburg: The Formative Years trailer

Personal details

Official sites
- Artists'
- Encyclopedia
Born
- January 28, 1929
- Stockholm, Sweden
Died
- July 18, 2022
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
Spouses
Parents
Relatives
- Richard Oldenburg,(Sibling)
Publicity listings
- 3 Articles

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Trivia
He is a sculptor.

Quotes
The only thing that really saves the human experience is humor. I think without humor it wouldn't be much fun.

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