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. 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." His father, Alexander Stirling Calder, and grandfather, Alexander Milne Calder, were also sculptors.
Alexander Calder
sculptor
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American sculptor
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Alexander Calder is born
Alexander Calder, American sculptor, known for american sculptor, was born on 1898-07-22.
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- When was Alexander Calder born?
- Alexander Calder was born on 1898-07-22 (American).
- What is Alexander Calder known for?
- American sculptor
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- Alexander Calder was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Alexander Calder is born.
- When did Alexander Calder die?
- Alexander Calder died on 1976-01-01.