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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alexander_CalderAlexander Calder - Wikipedia

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   Alexander Calder (/ ˈ k ɔː l d ər /; July 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976) was an American sculptor known both for his innovative mobiles (kinetic sculptures powered by motors or air currents) that embrace chance in their aesthetic, his static "stabiles", and his monumental public sculptures.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Alexander-CalderAlexander Calder | American Sculptor & Painter | Britannica

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   Alexander Calder (born July 22, 1898, Lawnton, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died November 11, 1976, New York, New York) was an American artist best known for his innovation of the mobile suspended sheet metal and wire assemblies that are activated in space by air currents.

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4. www.moma.org › artists › 922Alexander Calder | MoMA

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   Learn about the life and work of Alexander Calder, an American artist who pioneered the art of sculpture in space and motion. Explore his diverse creations, from delicate wire figures to monumental abstract constructions, and see his exhibitions at MoMA.

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6. www.tate.org.uk › art › artistsWho is Alexander Calder? | Tate

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   Learn about the life and work of Alexander Calder, an American sculptor who invented wire sculptures and the mobile, a type of kinetic art that relied on careful weighting to achieve balance and suspension in the air. Discover his influences, inspirations, and legacy from this comprehensive biography by Tate.

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7. americanart.si.edu › artist › alexander-calder-710Alexander Calder | Smithsonian American Art Museum

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   Learn about the life and work of Alexander Calder, a sculptor who created stabiles and mobiles in the 1930s. Explore his biography, works, and related exhibitions and books at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

   • Birth Date: July 22, 1898

   • Death Date: November 11, 1976

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   Who is Alexander Calder?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Alexander Calder (born July 22, 1898, Lawnton, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died November 11, 1976, New York, New York) was an American artist best known for his innovation of the mobile suspended sheet metal and wire assemblies that are activated in space by air currents.

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   When did Calder become an artist?

   • In 1898–1925, the artist is encouraged from a young age to create and ultimately makes the pivotal decision to pursue art as a career. Develop a deeper understanding of Calder by life period. In 1926–1930, the artist focuses on wire sculpture and creates his Cirque Calder in Paris. Develop a deeper understanding of Calder by life period.

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   When did Alexander Calder live in France?

   • In 1953–1962, the artist embarks on worldwide travels, resulting in an astonishing output and range of work. Develop a deeper understanding of Calder by life period. In 1963–1976, the artist settles in France and focuses on monumental sculpture in his later years.

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   Is Alexander Calder still alive?

   • "Alexander Calder, Leading US Artist, Dies". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2017. ^ "Archived item". Archived from the original on July 10, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2007. ^ "Alexander Calder: The Great Discovery". Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. Archived from the original on June 18, 2012.

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   Calder: In Motion, The Shirley Family Collection at the Seattle Art Museum. The Calder Foundation is dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and interpreting the art and archives of Alexander Calder.

10. calder.site.seattleartmuseum.org › the-artistThe Artist - Calder: In Motion, The Shirley Family Collection

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    An Artistic Beginning. Alexander Calder was born in 1898 in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, the second child in a family of artists. His father, Alexander Stirling Calder, was a sculptor, and his mother, Nanette Lederer Calder, a painter. The family moved often, following the trail of his father’s public art commissions and teaching positions, and ...