Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor born in 1898, best known for his innovative mobiles and static sculptures known as stabiles. His work is celebrated for its dynamic movement and playful interaction with space, making him a key figure in modern art. Calder's artistic legacy includes a unique approach to sculpture that emphasizes the relationship between form and motion.
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A sculpture by Alexander Calder attracted nine eager bidders and sold for nearly triple its high estimate.
Rare Klimt painting ‘Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer’ smashes auction records at $236.4 million
United States· 2025-11-19
Alexander Calder created the large sculpture 'El Sol Rojo' installed at the Estadio Azteca.
Cuentan la historia del Estadio Azteca
Mexico· 2025-11-14
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor whose jewellery gained fans such as Peggy Guggenheim and Anjelica Huston.
How do you write about 200 years of jewellery history? Curator and expert Melanie Grant took on the challenge
Canada· 2025-09-26
Alexander Calder was a famous American artist who visited Agnès Varda's home.
Vous aimez Agnès Varda, vous aimerez le 14ᵉ arrondissement de Paris
France· 2025-07-06
The sculptures 'Rouge' and 'Balance of Flexibility' by Alexander Calder are featured in the artistic display at the Lake of Forty.
مُجسّمات فنية عالمية تُزيّن بحيرة الأربعين وتجسد الهوية البصرية في جدة التاريخية
Saudi Arabia· 2025-06-29
Deodato mentions the contributions of Alexander Calder to the 'Art Car' projects.
Investire in opere d’arte: «Il quadro giusto? È quello che non vuoi più vendere». L’alchimia matematica delle nuove gallerie
Italy· 2025-06-22
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor who created the first BMW Art Car in 1975.
BMW Art Cars v Danubiane: slávni umelci pomaľovali autá
Slovakia· 2025-05-30
Fiasco raps about a giant steel sculpture made by Alexander Calder.
Lupe Fiasco on his new art project and looking at rap ‘in a deep academic way’ | Art
United Kingdom· 2025-05-01
Alexander Calder was an American artist photographed by Agnès Varda while carrying his mobiles.
‘Too original for just one medium’: Agnès Varda’s Paris photographs go on show | Agnès VardaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-11
Ana Trancoso was inspired by the work of Alexander Calder, who has a mobile displayed at the CCB.
Entrar no hotel Tivoli para ver os sóis de Ana Trancoso | Artes
Portugal· 2025-04-09
Alexander Calder is famous for inventing the mobile and has left a legacy of various artworks including sculptures and paintings.
گردش در باغ تندیسها - همشهری آنلاین
Iran· 2025-02-22
Paule Vézelay was on 'chère amie' terms with Alexander Calder.
‘She kept pushing the boundaries’: Paule Vézelay, the British abstract pioneer who found fame in interwar Paris | Art and designUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-13
