Alexander Calder
American sculptor
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Alexander Calder was an American sculptor known both for his innovative mobiles that embrace chance in their aesthetic, his static "stabiles", and his monumental public sculptures. Wikipedia
Born: July 22, 1898, Lawnton, PA
Died: November 11, 1976 (age 78 years), New York, NY
Periods: Kinetic art, Modern art, Surrealism, and more
Education: The Art Students League of New York (1923–1926), Stevens Institute of Technology (1915–1919), Lowell High School (1912–1915), and more
Parents: Alexander Stirling Calder and Nanette Lederer
Spouse: Louisa James (m. 1931–1976)
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