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Born January 28, 1929 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Went to Yale; then Chicago Art Institute.
1962, began a series of “happenings” and opening “Store”.
Known for soft sculptures and large public works using everyday objects.
Portrait of artist.
1977, Married Coosie van Bruggen who collaborated on artworks.
Title of artwork: “Floor Burger” (1962).
The artist's first name is Claes.
The artist is Claes Oldenburg.