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Alexander Calder(1898-1976)

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Alexander Calder
The Masters of Modern Sculpture series concludes with a look at post- World War II America, where sculpture became an innovative art form. The New World observes the artists utilizing wood, metals, and discarded objects, bringing forth lively and shocking work. Americas remote spaces and abundant materials enabled them to add to the concepts of European modernism in daringly unique ways.
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Masters of Modern Sculpture Part II: Beyond Cubism (1978)
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Alexander Calder was born on 22 July 1898 in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Dreams That Money Can Buy (1947), 8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements (1955) and From the Circus to the Moon (1963). He was married to Louisa James. He died on 11 November 1976 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornJuly 22, 1898
DiedNovember 11, 1976(78)
BornJuly 22, 1898
DiedNovember 11, 1976(78)
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Dreams That Money Can Buy (1947)
Dreams That Money Can Buy
6.7
  • Additional Crew
  • 1947
8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements (1955)
8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements
5.7
  • Actor
  • 1955
Alexander Calder in From the Circus to the Moon (1963)
From the Circus to the Moon
6.1
Short
  • Self
  • 1963
Orson Welles in The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art (1975)
The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art
7.1
  • Self
  • 1975

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  • 8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements (1955)
    8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements
    5.7
    • 1955

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  • Dreams That Money Can Buy (1947)
    Dreams That Money Can Buy
    6.7
    • based on drawings, objects and suggestions by
    • 1947

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  • Born
    • July 22, 1898
    • Lawnton, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • November 11, 1976
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Louisa JamesJanuary 17, 1931 - November 11, 1976 (his death, 2 children)
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    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Five of his works are shown on a set of 32¢ US commemorative postage stamps, issued 25 March 1994 in a souvenir sheet with 20 stamps. Calder is shown in a photograph on the selvage next to the stamps.
  • Nickname
    • Sandy

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    November 11, 1976
  • How old was Alexander Calder when he died?
    78 years old
  • Where did Alexander Calder die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Alexander Calder born?
    July 22, 1898
  • Where was Alexander Calder born?
    Lawnton, Pennsylvania, USA

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