Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Cupid’s Span, 2002; gift of Doris and Donald Fisher to the city of San Francisco; © The Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen Estate; photo: © Henrik Kam
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Claes Oldenburg + Coosje van Bruggen: Thinking Big
Discover how Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen revolutionized public art by enlarging everyday objects into monumental sculptures. Over three decades, this collaborative duo transformed ordinary items like clothespins, flashlights, and ice cream cones into whimsical yet deeply humanistic installations that challenged our understanding of monuments and public space. This SFMOMA presentation showcases models and related works from their celebrated projects, including the iconic Cupid's Span, along with earlier pieces that laid the groundwork for their imaginative approach to reimagining the urban landscape.