Alexander Calder</a> including an impressive collection of 20 pieces of jewelry created in the 1940s and 1950s.<br><br>Alexander <a target="_blank" href=https://www.mutualart.com/Exhibition/Alexander-Calder/"/Artist/Alexander-Calder/07EB8CE7D8B829EB">Calder (1898-1976) is widely considered one of the most important American sculptors of the 20th century. His large, colorful mobiles and stabiles are favorites in museums and public spaces across the country. In addition to the large-scale works he is best known for, Calder also often worked in a much smaller scale and in a variety of media, including small circus themed figurines and stabiles in both wood and metal. Even less widely known are his accomplishments as a jewelry maker. He was seldom without a piece of wire in his pocket to “doodle” with whenever the mood struck him. Many of these whimsical creations ended up becoming jewelry that the artist presented to friends.<br>" />
Alexander Calder
Jul 22, 2010 - Oct 02, 2010
Gerald Peters Gallery in Santa Fe is pleased to announce an exhibition of small scale works by Alexander Calder including an impressive collection of 20 pieces of jewelry created in the 1940s and 1950s.
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is widely considered one of the most important American sculptors of the 20th century. His large, colorful mobiles and stabiles are favorites in museums and public spaces across the country. In addition to the large-scale works he is best known for, Calder also often worked in a much smaller scale and in a variety of media, including small circus themed figurines and stabiles in both wood and metal. Even less widely known are his accomplishments as a jewelry maker. He was seldom without a piece of wire in his pocket to “doodle” with whenever the mood struck him. Many of these whimsical creations ended up becoming jewelry that the artist presented to friends.
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is widely considered one of the most important American sculptors of the 20th century. His large, colorful mobiles and stabiles are favorites in museums and public spaces across the country. In addition to the large-scale works he is best known for, Calder also often worked in a much smaller scale and in a variety of media, including small circus themed figurines and stabiles in both wood and metal. Even less widely known are his accomplishments as a jewelry maker. He was seldom without a piece of wire in his pocket to “doodle” with whenever the mood struck him. Many of these whimsical creations ended up becoming jewelry that the artist presented to friends.
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