Araignée rouge by Alexander Calder
Floating Clouds by Alexander Calder
Aula Magna by Alexander Calder
Flamingo by Alexander Calder
Red Mobile by Alexander Calder
Eagle by Alexander Calder
Five Disks One Empty by Alexander Calder
Hellebardier by Alexander Calder
La Grande Vitesse by Alexander Calder
Man, Three Disks by Alexander Calder
La Grande Voile by Alexander Calder
Tribute to Jerusalem by Alexander Calder

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About Alexander Calder

American · 1898–1976

Made a miniature circus out of wire, invented the mobile after visiting Mondrian's studio, and put giant red sculptures in plazas worldwide.

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Museums21
Countries9
Most worksNational Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. · 86 works
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Blue Drop - Alexander Calder - Poster Blue Drop - Alexander Calder From £37.00 Abstraction (1966) - Alexander Calder - Poster Abstraction (1966) - Alexander Calder From £28.00 7 Circles Abstract - Alexander Calder - Poster 7 Circles Abstract - Alexander Calder From £28.00 Grid With Symbols - Alexander Calder - Poster Grid With Symbols - Alexander Calder From £28.00 Across the Orange Moons - Alexander Calder - Poster Across the Orange Moons - Alexander Calder From £28.00 Waves - Alexander Calder - Poster Waves - Alexander Calder From £37.00 Spiral - Alexander Calder - Poster Spiral - Alexander Calder From £28.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where did Alexander Calder live?
    Alexander Calder was born in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 1926, he moved to Paris as a young student.
  • When did Alexander Calder start making art?
    Alexander Calder began making art in 1926, after moving to Paris. There, he started his miniature circus, crafting movable toys from random materials and wire.
  • Who was Alexander Calder inspired by?
    Both Alexander Calder's father and grandfather were sculptors, and this family history influenced his artistic path. In 1930, a visit to Piet Mondrian's studio also inspired him to create 'Mondrians that move'.
  • Did Alexander Calder invented the mobile?
    Alexander Calder is known as the inventor of free-moving, kinetic sculptures. Before becoming an artist, he studied mechanical engineering and applied kinetics.
  • What did Alexander Calder invent?
    Alexander Calder is known as the inventor of free-moving, kinetic sculptures. Before becoming an artist, he studied mechanical engineering and applied kinetics.
  • Alexander Calder artistic style?
    Alexander Calder's artistic style involved using motion as an element of form. He also experimented with wood, plaster and bronze casting, sheet metal, glass and other materials.
  • What is Alexander Calder famous for utilizing?
    Alexander Calder is famous for utilising motion as an element of form. He also experimented with delicate linear wire structures that would vibrate to the footsteps of visitors.
  • What was Alexander Calder known for?
    Alexander Calder is known for setting sculpture in motion. He is also recognised for his mobiles, abstract constructions with dynamic relationships.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Alexander Calder's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Buffalo AKG Art Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum Institut Valencià d'Art Modern Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Middelheim Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum Cleveland Museum of Art Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum Musée de l'Armée Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum Whitney Museum of American Art Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] book Sartre, Jean-Paul, Essays in Aesthetics Used for: biography.
  8. [8] book guggenheim-guhe00solo Used for: biography.
  9. [9] book guggenheim-handboo00pegg Used for: biography.

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