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What does it mean if a sculpture is kinetic?

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What does it mean if a sculpture is kinetic?
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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Kinetic Mobile Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice piece of modern art. Studio made. One off. It rotates around the stem and moves side to side. Illegibly signed with the year 1969. Great as a decorative art object on a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Steel

Hanging Mid Century Fiber and Wood Kinetic Sculpture 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Hanging mid-century fiber and wood kinetic sculpture. Unsigned, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Natural Fiber, Wood

Meloniski da Villacidro Kinetic Sculpture in Wood and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
devotes himself mainly to sculpture in marble, bronze and wood, alongside painting and ceramics. One
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Modernist wood and metal Kinetic Table Sculpture..Garden... after Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist wood and metal Kinetic Table Sculpture..Garden,, after Bertoia.. Signed and dated
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

'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
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2010s American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modernist Kinetic Table Sculpture by C. Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Skokie, IL
Modernist Kinetic Table Sculpture by C. Jeré An early and rare form 1960s fun and colorful
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

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