In the 1960s, Claes Oldenburg cemented his legacy as a pioneering figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his innovative and colossal sculptures of everyday objects. This era marked a significant phase in Oldenburg's career, characterized by his audacious and humorous approach to art, where mundane items were transformed into monumental public sculptures, challenging traditional perceptions of art and its relationship with consumer culture. Oldenburg's early 1960s work, such as "The Street" (1960) and "The Store" (1961-64), illustrated his knack for blending painting and sculpture, turning everyday items like street signs and consumer goods into immersive installations. These works not only depicted a gritty, bustling city life but also critiqued the commercialization of American culture. "The Street" used materials like cardboard, burlap, and newspaper to create an engaging city panorama, while "The Store" featured brightly painted plaster sculptures of everyday products, such as cigarettes and hamburgers, redefining commercial items as art. During this period, Oldenburg's sculptures grew in ambition and scale. His soft sculptures, notably "Floor Cake," "Floor Cone," and "Floor Burger," constructed from canvas filled with foam, challenged traditional sculptural materials and forms. These pieces, playful yet critical, highlighted the artist's interest in consumer culture and the transformation of ordinary objects into art. Oldenburg's explorations in the 1960s also extended to public monuments and large-scale installations, further blurring the lines between art, architecture, and everyday life. This shift towards monumental public art included iconic pieces such as the "Clothespin" in Philadelphia and the "Batcolumn" in Chicago, showcasing Oldenburg's unique approach to scale and his ability to infuse common objects with new meanings and contexts. His work during this decade was not just about scale and consumerism; it was a dialogue with the viewer, inviting them to reconsider the world around them. Oldenburg's contributions in the 1960s played a crucial role in the expansion of Pop Art's boundaries, paving the way for future generations of artists to explore the intersections of art, life, and consumer culture​ (The Museum of Modern Art)​​ (Artland Magazine)​.