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What is so revolutionary about Alexander Calder's mobiles?
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Alexander Calder's mobiles were revolutionary because he largely pioneered the art form of creating hanging sculptures that were able to move freely in response to airflow. Calder was a prolific artist believed to have produced more than 22,000 works during his life. Shop a variety of Alexander Calder art on 1stDibs.
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Berca Kogolong Champagne Diamond Yellow Gold Mobile Pendant
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
jewel inspired by Alexander Calder Mobiles.
The Lenght as well as the Color of the Ribbon can be changed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on cardboard realized by Alexander Calder in 1976, in occasion of his solo exhibition at
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Sketch for the Spinner" Alexander Calder, Preliminary Drawing for Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder
Preliminary drawing for the Spinner, 1966
Signed lower right
Felt tip pen on paper
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Felt Pen
Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman & Aspinwal, 1st Ed.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Vienna, AT
A great art book about sculptor Alexander (Sandy) Calder by Gene Lipman, a long-time friend of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
like Alexander Calder and Bruno Munari. The mobile stands 40 inches high from the top of the hanging
Category
20th Century American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Wire
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
Graham Mitchell Sears Geometric Kinetic Sculpture/ Stabile, 20th Century
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Botanical Gardens, a mobile installed in the atrium of an architectural firm in Rome, Italy and signature
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
