In this episode, Matt and James go over Richard's early days as the President of MoMA and the cracks in the establishment. Also discussed are the fallout between Claes and Richard surrounding the Geometric Mouse commission and the MoMA strike of 1973.

Episode 7: 1972 - How Can We Go On?

The Oldenburg Suite is a musical about the life and times of sculptor Claes Oldenburg, his brother Richard, the director of MoMA, and his wife and collaborator, Coosje Van Bruggen. The series includes the show recorded in full, interviews with cast and creative team members from various productions, and an in depth look at the history beyond the script.

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Episode 7: 1972 - How Can We Go On?

Episode 7: 1972 - How Can We Go On?