Claes Oldenburg (The South Bank Show)

"Claes Oldenburg" is an art documentary episode featured on The South Bank Show in May 26, 1996, produced by LWT on Claes Oldenburg[1][2] who was a Swedish-American sculptor known for his pop art, soft sculpture, happenings, and later public art installations with his wife and collaborator Coosje van Bruggen[3][4] The documentary, currently available on Arthaus Video was directed and produced by Gerald Fox and features Oldenburg, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, and Jim Dine.[5][1]

"Claes Oldenburg"
The South Bank Show episode
Episode no.Series 19
Episode 17
Directed byGerald Fox
Produced by
  • Ultan Guilfoyle
  • Gerald Fox
  • Sarah Watson
Editing by
Original air dateMay 26, 1996 (1996-05-26)
Running time53 minutes (DVD Version)

Plot

Claes Oldenburg is an anthology and documentary on sculptor Claes Oldenburg which includes footage of Oldenburg at work in his studio and making works for his retrospective show at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.[4][6] We see him at foundries and factories with Coosje overseeing massive new public artworks.[7]

Reception

This documentary was made for The South Bank Show and was regarded on broadcast on ITV and worldwide.[7]

Production

Oldenburg's public art installations are known for their large replicas of everyday objects. He's been one of the most important figures in pop art,[4] specializing in the reproduction of consumer goods such as hamburgers or toilets[8][9] that are often conceived with strange proportions and composed of a wide variety of unidentifiable materials.[10] The Housecall and the preparation of his dealing with past events at the Guggenheim Museum give a unique peek in the world of this artist and his feisty collaborator, Coosje van Bruggen.[4] He decided to bring this onto a larger frame, and this documentary was released in the UK and featured on The South Bank Show.[1][11] The sculptor's reputation soon spread far above and beyond art circles, largely courtesy of his fondness for environmental art and his ability to create lasting monuments; both tendencies make him a fixture on the American landscape. As introduced by Melvyn Bragg.[7][12]

References
  1. "Claes Oldenburg (1996)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  2. Sheets, Hilarie M. (2019-06-21). "For Claes Oldenburg, a Time to Let Go, a Time to Look Ahead". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  3. "Claes Oldenburg". Gerry Fox | Gerald Fox – filmmaker and artist. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  4. "Claes Oldenburg | Biography, Art, Sculptures, & Facts | Britannica". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  5. The South Bank Show: Claes Oldenburg (1996) – Gérald Fox | Cast and Crew | AllMovie, retrieved 2023-04-21
  6. "Claes Oldenburg Documentary Film & Interview | MBP". Michael Blackwood Productions | Art & Architecture Documentaries. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  7. The South Bank Show: Claes Oldenburg (1996) – Gérald Fox | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie, retrieved 2023-04-21
  8. "Claes Oldenburg's most incredible sculptures – in pictures". The Guardian. 2022-07-18. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  9. Artlex. "Claes Oldenburg – Biography and Artwork of the American Pop Art Artist – Artlex". Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  10. Palumbo, Jacqui. "Sculptor Claes Oldenburg, maker of colossal everyday objects, has died at 93". CNN. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  11. "Claes Oldenburg Sculptures, Bio, Ideas". The Art Story. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  12. "Claes Oldenburg | Biography, Art, Sculptures, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
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