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Alexander Calder. Alexander Calder ( / ˈkɔːldər /; 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. [1]
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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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.
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.
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.
- July 22, 1898
- November 11, 1976
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Learn about the life and work of Alexander Calder, the master of kinetic art and surrealism. Explore his sculptures, paintings, mobiles, stabiles, and more, from his early wire drawings to his monumental public works. Discover his biography, achievements, and influences on modern art.
A biography of the American artist who created abstract wire sculptures of men, women and animals, and became a leader of the Parisian avant-garde. Learn about his life, his work, and his legacy in this exclusive excerpt from his new book, Calder: The Conquest of Time.
