Quote of the day
Don't pity me now,
Don't pity me never;
I'm going to do nothing
For ever and ever.
Claes Oldenburg
Born: January 28, 1929
Died: July 18, 2022 (aged 93)
Bio: Claes Oldenburg was an American sculptor, best known for his public art installations typically featuring very large replicas of everyday objects. Another theme in his work is soft sculpture versions of everyday objects.
Known for:
- Clothespin (1976)
- Lipstick (Ascending) on Caterpillar Tracks (1969)
- Typewriter Eraser, Scale X (1999)
- Floor Cake (1962)
- Cupid's Span (2002)