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Free Stamp is a monumental outdoor sculpture created by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, installed in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, in 1991. The artwork takes the form of a giant, 49-foot-tall rubber stamp with the word "FREE" carved into its base. Originally commissioned for the Standard Oil headquarters, it is now located in Willard Park and remains one of the city's most recognizable public art installations.
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Where is the Free Stamp sculpture?
Free Stamp stands in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen created the monumental outdoor work, which was installed in 1991.
How large is Free Stamp?
The sculpture is about 49 feet tall. It represents an oversized rubber stamp with the word FREE carved into its base.
Why does Free Stamp say FREE?
The word refers to the stamp's visual message and to the work's public-art context, while its huge scale turns an ordinary office object into a civic landmark. The sculpture was originally commissioned for Cleveland before becoming associated with its downtown setting.
Who made the Free Stamp?
Free Stamp was created by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, the artist team known for monumental versions of everyday objects. The Cleveland installation dates to 1991.
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