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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
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$2,306 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"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
Alexander Calder lithograph (Calder derrière le miroir)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Calder prints. 1970s. Calder spiral. Calder mobile. Vintage Alexander Calder. Miro.
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Potpourri en ciel, Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
invention of the mobile, Alexander Calder revolutionized twentieth-century art with his innovative use of
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph