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What is so revolutionary about Alexander Calder s mobiles?
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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.
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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
From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on cardboard realized by Alexander Calder in 1976, in occasion of his solo exhibition at
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on cardboard realized by Alexander Calder in 1976, in occasion of his solo exhibition at
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
From "Mobiles" to "Critters" - Lithograph by Alexander Calder - 1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on cardboard realized by Alexander Calder in 1976, in occasion of his solo exhibition at
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Sketch for the Spinner" Alexander Calder, Preliminary Drawing for Mobile
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder
Preliminary drawing for the Spinner, 1966
Signed lower right
Felt tip pen on paper
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Felt Pen
French 1980s Hanging Mobile
Located in CA, CA
A beautifully hanging mobile after Alexander Calder, in white black and blue.
Constructed using
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal


