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Alexander Calder: a retrospective exhibition. Work from 1925 to 1974

This publication serves as the catalog for a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the American sculptor and artist Alexander Calder. It covers his work from 1925 through 1974, a period that encompasses his early figurative pieces, the invention of the mobile, and his later monumental stabiles. The book likely includes reproductions of his sculptures, drawings, and other artworks, along with scholarly commentary on his artistic development and contributions to modern art. As an exhibition catalog, it provides a curated overview of Calder's creative output during these fifty years, reflecting the scope of the retrospective show. more

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Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder was an American sculptor renowned for his mobiles and kinetic sculptures. His works, characterized by their unique style and innovative use of materials, have had a profound impact on modern sculpture. more

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