Claes Oldenburg: The Pop Art Sculptor

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Claes Oldenburg is the most famous sculptor who contributed heavily to develop Pop Art Sculptures. His work includes making very large replicas of everyday objects. He not only made everyday objects but also broadened his work by making food replicas. His most famous sculptures include Lipstick, Spoonbridge and Cherry, Typewriter eraser and Dropped Cone.

 

                               Lipstick , In Morse College Courtyard
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       Spoonbridge and Cherry, In National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.
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In 1961 Oldenburg opened 'The Store' where he sold plaster replicas of fast foodstuff. He used the front shop of 'The Store' as a gallery while he replenished his stock from his studio in the back shop. After the death of his second wife, Coosje Van Bruggen in 2009, Oldenburg now lives and works in New York.