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Alexander Calder

American sculptor (1898–1976)

For other people named Alexander Calder, see Alexander Calder (disambiguation).

Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder, by Carl Van Vechten, 1947

BornJuly 22, 1898

Lawnton, Pennsylvania, U.S.

DiedNovember 11, 1976(1976-11-11) (aged 78)

New York City, U.S.

Alma materStevens Institute of Technology, Art Students League of New York
Known forSculpture
MovementKinetic art, surrealism, abstraction

Alexander "Sandy" Calder (; July 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976) was an American sculptor known both for his innovative mobiles (kinetic sculptures powered by motors or air currents) that embrace chance in their aesthetic, his static "stabiles", and his monumental public sculptures.[1] Calder preferred not to analyze his work, saying, "Theories may be all very well for the artist himself, but they shouldn't be broadcast to other people."[2]

Early life

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