POP artist Claes Oldenburg, known for his giant sculptures of a baseball bat and clothespins, has died at 93.

The Swedish-born artist died on Monday in New York City, his daughter Maartje confirmed to AP News.

Pop artist Claes Oldenburg has died at 93
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Oldenburg had been in poor health since falling and breaking his hip a month ago, his daughter said.

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