Claes Oldenburg is one of the most notable artists associated with Pop art of the 1960s. Taking an approach similar to artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, and Andy Warhol, Oldenburg focused on American consumerism and everyday objects as his muse. Transformed by large-scale and unexpected materials, Oldenburg's "soft sculptures" of the period—for example, a giant stuffed piece of cake—were both celebrations and satirical critiques of American culture. The artwork’s magical and comical identity appeals to the childlike imaginations of kids and adults alike.
In the late 1960s, Oldenburg initiated an ongoing series of "Large-Scale Projects" that transformed everyday objects to monumental scale for placement in public spaces. In addition to his conceptual drawings, sculptures, and large-scale installations, Oldenburg contributed early on to the American print renaissance of the 1960s. He has since made numerous limited editions in a series of fine-art prints, posters, and ephemera.