Claes Oldenburg's This & That

In this new series of films produced on the occasion of This & That—an exhibition of Claes Oldenburg's work on view at our Tokyo gallery through August 23, 2025—the artist's daughter Maartje Oldenburg discusses the subjects and themes that inspired her father's lively sculptures. Here, she shares insights on Oldenburg's long-lasting experimentations with the formal possibilities of ice cream. With his depictions of decadent desserts, Maartje says, the artist engaged the viewer in "disguises of representational art." Stay tuned for two more installments from this film series, coming to our digital channels this summer.