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Book

Alexander Calder and contemporary art : form, balance, joy

Call Number

  • 730.92 C1461W (CEN)

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Publication Information

New York : Thames & Hudson ; Chicago : Museum of Contemporary Art, 2010.

Physical Description

174 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Summary

Showcases the work of contemporary sculptors who have been influenced by Alexander Calder, and includes essays on Calder, his practices, and legacy, as well as examples of his art.

Notes

Published on the occasion of the exhibition organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. Exhibited as: Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, June 26-October 17, 2010; Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, December 11-March 6, 2011; Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, Calif., April-July 2011; Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Durham, N.C., December 11, 2011-March 5, 2012.

Contents

  • Alexander Calder and contemporary art / Martin Boyce / Nathan Carter / Abraham Cruzvillegas / Aaron Curry / Kristi Lippire / Jason Meadows / Jason Middlebrook / Calder's mobility / Why Calder is back : a modern master's creative reuse of materials

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