Claes Oldenburg: The Everyday Made Extraordinary

With

Amy Mulvenna

About this lesson

Swedish-born American sculptor Claes Oldenburg took everyday objects that we all know and makes them enormous – makes them monumental, even larger than the human scale! Find out what he did with a shuttlecock, and potato fries!

Claes Oldenburg: The Everyday Made Extraordinary

Amy Mulvenna
4+

Swedish-born American sculptor Claes Oldenburg took everyday objects that we all know and makes them enormous – makes them monumental, even larger than the human scale! Oldenburg is best known for his public art installations typically featuring large replicas, or copies, of everyday objects. Find out what he did with a shuttlecock, and shoestring potatoes!

You will need:

  • A selection of collage materials, including newspaper and coloured card
  • Scissors
  • Glue
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