Claes Oldenburg happening 4 c. 1950s

"Claes Oldenburg Happening 4" is a photographic contact sheet by Robert Frank, a renowned photographer known for his candid and documentary-style work. The contact sheet is a valuable tool for artists and photographers as it reveals the photographer's process and choices. The sheet displays a sequence of frames, showcasing a happening, a spontaneous performance piece, most likely by artist Claes Oldenburg. The work serves as a visual record of a happening event, offering a glimpse into the performance art scene of the 1950s. This contact sheet, with its raw and uncropped images, provides a unique perspective on the dynamism and energy of performance art in its early stages.