A pioneer of modern sculpture, Alexander Calder (1898–1976, USA) revolutionized the art world with his iconic mobiles—kinetic sculptures that redefine balance and motion. Alexander Calder, an American sculptor and painter born in 1898 in Lawnton, Pennsylvania. His move to Paris marked a turning point. Immersed in the city’s vibrant avant-garde community, Calder met other influential artists and intellectuals, including Joan Miró, Fernand Léger, James Johnson Sweeney, Marcel Duchamp, and Piet Mondrian. Calder's works inspired and influenced contemporary artists, leaving an unquestionable impact on art history.
In 1976, Calder attended the opening of his retrospective exhibition, "Calder's Universe", at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
His work is celebrated worldwide, with major retrospectives at the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum, and the Fondation Maeght. His monumental public sculptures grace cities across the globe, and his pieces are held in esteemed institutions such as the National Gallery of Art, the Guggenheim Bilbao, and the Rijksmuseum.
