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What is so revolutionary about Alexander Calder s mobiles?

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What is so revolutionary about Alexander Calder
s mobiles?
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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Large Caderesque Stabile - Mobile in Primary Colors by Verneuil Creations France
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large handmade Caderesque Stabile - Mobile kinetic sculpture with primary colors of reds, blues and
Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Alexander Calder: From Mobiles to Critters - Lithograph by Alexander Calder-1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized in occasion of Calder's Exhibition at Galleria Rondanini, Rome, 1976. Not
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder: From Mobiles to Critters - Lithograph by Alexander Calder-1976
By Alexander Calder
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized in occasion of Calder's Exhibition at Galleria Rondanini, Rome, 1976. Not
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

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

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