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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

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