2. history Stockholm Sweden. Graduated from a Latin school in Chicago. Went to Yale University and studied literature and art. Took painting classes at the Art Institute in Chicago. Moved to New York and became a member of the young active art community. Became apart of the PopArt Movement. 1958 First New York Exhibit. Felt he was more a realist then an abstract artist. Created artwork that had a wonderful blend of reality and fantasy.
4. Examples of art Trowel August 30, 1976 Steel painted with Polyurethane enamel The Netherlands Knife Slicing Through Wall 1989 Stainless Steel, Steel, stucco Los Angeles, Ca Gartenschlauch (Garden Hose) May 2, 1983 Steel painted with polyurethane Enamel Germany Houseball 1993 Stainless steel, Fiber-reinforced Plastic, jute Netting, polyurethane And Polyvinyl Chloride foams; Painted with polyester Gelcoat Berlin, Germany
5. conclusion Claus Oldenburg was one of a kind. He created realistic objects but made them 100 times the size or much smaller. He enjoyed the idea of art in a big way so that people could enjoy everyday things in a whole different situation. Oldenburg is still alive, and is still loved around the world.
