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American artist Alexander Calder made major contributions to the development of abstract sculpture in the 20 th century. Born into a family of artists, Calder initially
Today, encountering Calder’s iconic sculpture in the center of a city, in front of a courthouse, amid government buildings, in a bustling airport, or at the entrance to a museum is a hallmark of the postwar public art movement that he helped to invent.
On April 27, 1931, at the Galerie Percier on the Right Bank of Paris, Alexander Calder presented some 20 pieces of abstract sculpture that would turn out to be a game changer—for Calder, for...
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Nov 27, 2017 · The greatest British sculptor of the period, Calder’s friend and exact contemporary, has, after all, kept his reputation afloat with only a single-volume biography—but this may be a situation...
Dec 4, 2015 · The American artist Alexander Calder (1898–1976) probably best known for his abstract coloured ‘mobiles’ as well as his large outdoor sculptures, was a key figure in the history of 20th-century art.
American artist Alexander Calder redefined sculpture by introducing the element of movement, first through performances of his Cirque Calder and later with motorized works and, finally, with hanging works called "mobiles." In addition to his abstract mobiles, Calder also created static sculptures, called "stabiles," as well as paintings ...
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Jun 17, 2012 · The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University presented an exhibition that provided a fresh perspective on modern sculptor Alexander Calder (1898-1976) and his influence on a new generation of artists.
