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“I was very happy to be living in New York at that time, more than in the present time. Now it's all commerce.”

Quote by Claes Oldenburg

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Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg is a renowned American sculptor, known for his large-scale public art installations. His works are inspired by everyday objects, reimagined and magnified to create both familiar and unfamiliar visual experiences. more

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