alexander calder: the paris years, exhibition at the whitney museum
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alexander calder: the paris years, exhibition at the whitney museum


'cowboy', 'cowgirl', and 'horse' from 'calder’s circus', 1926-31
all images © whitney museum of american art

alexander calder: the paris years 1926 -1933
at: whitney museum of art, new york, USA
from:  october 16, 2008 to february 15, 2009

american artist alexander calder is most famous for creating mobile sculptures. in 1926 he moved to paris
to further develop his career. during this period he created 'circus' a series of figurative, moveable sculptures
made from wire, wood, cork, leather and hand sewn fabric. the whitney museum has recently opened
an exhibition dedicated to his work in the paris years. over 265 objects are on display including illustrations,
wire sculptures and toys.


'little clown', the 'trumpeteer', and 'bearded lady' from 'calder’s circus', 1926-31


'dog', 1926-31


'the hostess', 1928

more:
http://www.whitney.org
ridhika db
10.28.08  
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