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What does it mean if a sculpture is kinetic?
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If a sculpture is kinetic, it moves and that movement is part of how the artist conveys the meaning of the work. Kinetic sculptures may feature motors, electronic displays and other components that create the movement. Find a selection of kinetic sculptures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Lyle E. Light (1944-2009) Abstract Carved Wood Kinetic Sculpture 1974
Located in Norwalk, CT
Tall abstract wooden sculpture with movable chain.
The sculpture features a vertical, architectural composition carved from solid wood, with an emphasis on clean geometric forms, or...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Pine
'Calderfeit' Kinetic Sculpture by Dan Levin
By Dan Levin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fun and playful kinetic sculpture in the style of Calder by California artist Dan Levin. Known for his playful amalgamation-style creations, the artist has been doing a series of mob...
Category
2010s American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1950s Kinetic Modernist Sculpture Machine by Engel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's kinetic art sculpture, possibly created by Jules Engel of Los Angeles and very reminiscent of artworks by Jean Tinguely. Sculpture measures 35" in height by 21" wide by 15" d...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Paul A. Lobel Sterling Fisherman Kinetic Sculpture
By Paul Lobel
Located in St. Louis, MO
This two-piece sterling Kinetic sculpture is of a fisherman catching a fish on a wood base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Atomic / Solar System Kinetic Floor Sculpture 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern Atomic / Solar System Kinetic Floor Sculpture 1960s
Striking Mid-Century Modern floor sculpture or atomic age educational scientific model evoking an atomic (C-Ca...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Copper Kinetic Sculpture 'Burning Bush' by Joppa, Hand-Crafted Art
By Curtis Jeré, Harry Bertoia, John Steck, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Round Top, TX
Joppa is a contemporary folk artist whose creative work includes the use of piano components and finishes learned from the restoration of pianos, his "day job".
Joppa has shown his ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Copper, Lead
