Watch Claes Oldenburg: The Formative Years
- 1975
- 51 min
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.
Claes Oldenburg: The Formative Years is a 1975 documentary with a runtime of 51 minutes.