Among Alexander Calder's creations were miniature spring-loaded circus figures, made of wire. In this short film, Calder (1989-1976) talks about and demonstrates these toy-like creations. We see them ...
On the historical perspective of Calder’s notion of “drawing in space.” Everybody likes circuses, right? So what’s wrong with five hundred concerned citizens rallying to hold on to this harmless toy, ...
The Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition—the 10 th annual—is back on the grounds of Selby Gardens’ downtown campus, and it’s a window into the artmaking world of Alexander Calder. It also explores his ...
The Whitney Museum of American Art may be best known for its paintings by 20th-century giants such as Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, and Willem de Kooning, but few artworks have captured the hearts of ...