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201116 minGdoc-short

Manhattan Mouse Museum

201116 minGdoc-short

An assembly of small curios and artworks fills the space as Claes Oldenburg tends to his Manhattan Mouse Museum.

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An assembly of small curios and artworks fills the space as Claes Oldenburg tends to his Manhattan Mouse Museum.

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Tacita Dean

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Claes Oldenburg arranges an assortment of small items at his Manhattan Mouse Museum. The museum features curios, objects, and artworks reflecting American Pop Art. Oldenburg interacts with his collection, sharing insights into his creative process. The documentary runs for 16 minutes and offers a brief look into Oldenburg's artistic world. It was released in 2011 and falls within the arts genre.

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