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What is so revolutionary about Alexander Calder's mobiles?

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What is so revolutionary about Alexander Calder's mobiles?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

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

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

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

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