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Alexander "Sandy" 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. [1]
Cirque Calder is an artistic rendering of a circus created by the American artist Alexander Calder. It involves wire models rigged to perform the various functions of the circus performers they represent, from contortionists to sword eaters to lion tamers. The models are composed of diverse materials, most notably wire and wood.
Four Arches is a 63-foot-tall steel sculpture by Alexander Calder, installed in Los Angeles, California. [1] [2] The sculpture was completed in 1973–1974. [3] [4]
Alexander Calder and four other artists were invited to submit proposals. Calder was approached through his dealer, Klaus Perls , on July 29, 1975, just after his 77th birthday. A sketch and a model for Mountains and Clouds were submitted by November and, in April 1976, Calder's innovative design was accepted.
Gwenfritz is a painted steel abstract stabile, by Alexander Calder. It is located at the National Museum of American History, at 14th Street, and Constitution Avenue, in Washington, D.C. [1] It was dedicated on June 2, 1969. [2] In 1983, it was relocated from the west front fountain plaza, to a corner location.
The main elements of the sculpture were three sheets of curved metal, linked together to form a static work resting under its own weight, making it what Calder called a "stabile", as opposed to his famous "mobile" sculptures. It was reminiscent of a ship's propeller. Like many of Calder's public sculptures, it was painted red.
Alexander Calder (July 22,1898–November 11,1976), an American sculptor, greatly developed the use of wire as a medium for sculpture with his kinetic and movement-based Cirque Calder, as well as pieces such as Two Acrobats, Romulus and Remus, and Hercules and Lion.
Jeune fille et sa suite (Young Woman and Her Suitors), 1970, Detroit Institute of Arts [3] The X and Its Tails, 1967, College of Creative Studies, Detroit [3]; Deux Disques (Two Discs), 1965, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (Long-term loan from Smithsonian Institution), Grand Rapids