Clothespin, Steel sculpture in Center City, Philadelphia, US.
The Clothespin sculpture stands 45 feet tall at the intersection of 15th and Market Streets, featuring a Cor-Ten steel structure with stainless steel spring components.
Philadelphia developer Jack Wolgin commissioned artist Claes Oldenburg to create this public artwork in 1976 through the city's Percent for Art program.
The sculpture transforms an ordinary household object into monumental art, connecting with Constantin Brancusi's work The Kiss through its intertwined forms.
The sculpture stands near multiple public transportation stops and serves as a meeting point for residents and visitors exploring downtown Philadelphia.
The weathered steel surface changes appearance throughout different times of day, creating varied interpretations of this everyday object turned into fine art.
Website: https://associationforpublicart.org/artwork/clothespin
GPS coordinates: 39.95239,-75.16558
Latest update: March 27, 2025 12:07
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