But the design specifications and sheer size of the Calder piece make it a challenging task. ... Calder presented his model to the Architect of the Capitol on Nov. 10, 1976.

Calder is famous for his mobiles - giant, colorful, hanging forms - often present at major museums. They're graceful and elegant, slowly turning in the wind. They've also been extraordinarily popular, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Calder marks a piece of metal ...

From an Alexander Calder piece, sold for $44,475 and which he tried “not to buy,” to a Romero Britto piece which he said he bought at a charity event — the collection is quite extensive and ...

The piece was unusual for Calder, as it was explicitly conceived as an interplay between the mobile–the underside of whose fronds are colored and seen almost solely in reflection–and the water.

Jon Shirley purchased his first Calder piece in 1988—the mobile Squarish (1970), bought on a whim at Pace—and they’d go on to build an exceptional collection of modern and contemporary art ...

Calder Gardens has an opening date. Philadelphia’s long-sought shrine to sculptor Alexander Calder will open its doors to the public Sept. 21, officials announced Tuesday, along with details of ...

According to Manchanda, the contrast between “actual movement” in the Calder pieces and the “suggested movement” characteristic of Mosley’s wood sculptures guided the choice of works.

Shirley and his wife, Kim, recently promised dozens of pieces to the Seattle Art Museum as part of a gift that funds a multi-year initiative of exhibition and outreach programs celebrating Calder ...