Claes Oldenburg

About Claes Oldenburg

Birth Day: January 28, 1929
Birth Place: Stockholm, Sweden

Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg was born on January 28, 1929 in Stockholm, Sweden. Swedish-American pop art sculptor known for his large-scale works using everyday objects and for his public art installations.
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Popular As Claes Oldenburg
Occupation Sculptor
Age 95 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born January 28, 1929 (Stockholm, Sweden)
Birthday January 28
Town/City Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality Sweden

🌙 Zodiac

Claes Oldenburg’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Claes Oldenburg was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

Swedish-American pop art Sculptor known for his large-scale works using everyday objects and for his public art installations.

Before Fame

He attended Yale University and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Trivia

He received the National Medal of Arts in 2000.

Family Life

He formed a relationship with Sculptor Hannah Wilke in 1969, and later married Coosje van Bruggen in 1977.

Associated With

He knew Jim Dine, who was known for the performance art Happenings.

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