A conversation with Claes Oldenburg about the giant writhing icebag / interviewed by Clare Loeb

PRA Archive #:

BB4458.06

Clare Loeb interviews Claes Oldenburg in Maurice Tuchman’s office at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art prior to the opening of the “Art and Technology” show on April 26, 1971. Oldenburg talks about the genesis and creation of his giant writhing icebag sculptures, one of which was exhibited in the show. He talks about the humor in his work, Marcel Duchamp, the sexuality and “Oriental” nature of his sculptures, and the link between factory production and technologies of war.
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Date Recorded On:

1971-04-26

Date Broadcast On:

1971-05-07

Item Duration:

00:47:38

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Program: A conversation with Claes Oldenburg about the giant writhing icebag / interviewed by Clare Loeb
Series: Art and technology
Contributors:
Guest: Claes Oldenburg
Host: Clare Spark
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    • Program: A conversation with Claes Oldenburg about the giant writhing icebag / interviewed by Clare Loeb
    • Series: Art and technology
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    • Guest: Claes Oldenburg
    • Host: Clare Spark