Alexander Calder | |
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 Alexander Calder, by Carl Van Vechten, 1947 | |
| Born | July 22, 1898 Lawnton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 1976 (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Stevens Institute of Technology, Art Students League of New York |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Movement | Kinetic art, surrealism, abstraction |
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] Calder preferred not to analyze his work, saying, "Theories may be all very well for the artist himself, but they shouldn't be broadcast to other people."[2]
- ^ "Alexander Calder Introduction". Calder Foundation. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ^ "Who is Alexander Calder?". Tate. Archived from the original on September 25, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2020.