The artwork named “Free Stamp at Cleveland City Hall,” is a collaboration between Claes Oldenburg and van Bruggen. It falls under the Pop Art movement and is exemplary of the sculptural genre.
The artwork features an enlarged rubber stamp positioned on a grassy area near Cleveland City Hall. The sculpture is marked by its vivid red color and stark white lettering spelling out the word “FREE”. This monumental piece is tilted at an angle, giving it a dynamic yet playful presence against the backdrop of the stately and formal architecture of Cleveland City Hall. The design reflects the artists’ signature approach of transforming ordinary objects into large-scale public art, embodying the ethos of the Pop Art movement which challenges conventional perceptions of art.
