A film about artist Alexander Calder's amazing miniature circus from 1931
A film about artist Alexander Calder's amazing miniature circu…
Dec 12, 2021
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Calder’s Circus at the Whitney: Alexander Calder performs on film
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Calder’s Circus at the Whitney: Alexander Calder performs on film
Dec 14, 2021
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1926–1930: Wire Sculpture and the Circus
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1926–1930: Wire Sculpture and the Circus
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This talented clown is one of the seventy-plus miniature figures and animals that comprise Calder’s Circus, created from 1926 to 1931. The work also features nearly 100 accessories, including nets, flags, carpets, and lamps, and over thirty musical instruments, phonographic records, and noisemakers. Transporting the artwork in several suitcases, Calder gave performances in his studios for artists such as Piet Mondrian, Le Corbusier, and Fernand Léger, as well as at the homes of friends and art p
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This talented clown is one of the seventy-plus miniature figures an…
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Calder's Circus - Movie
Calder's Circus - Movie
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Discover Alexander Calder’s Circus, One of the Beloved Works at the Whitney Museum of American Art
Discover Alexander Calder’s Circus, One of the Beloved Works at the …
Aug 16, 2013
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Now open! High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100 🎠🎪 The curtain rises again on one of Alexander Calder’s most iconic works—and one of the Whitney’s most beloved. Featuring over 100 handcrafted objects, this once-in-a-generation exhibition traces his evolution into a pioneer of modern sculpture. Go behind the scenes as Calder’s troupe of acrobats, clowns, and animals take their places for the grand return of Cirque Calder. Experience the spectacle in person—open through March 2026. | Whitney Museum
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Now open! High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100 🎠🎪 The curtain rises ag…
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Have a look at the Whitney Conservation team's wire model of Alexander Calder's circus acrobats. 🎪 In 2013, our conservators spoke to real acrobats about the movements Calder created in his Circus as part of their research. Watch the full video detailing the process of restoring one of the most beloved works in the Museum's collection: https://bit.ly/3OjQbLu | Whitney Museum of American Art
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Have a look at the Whitney Conservation team's wire model o…
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Wire-puppet circus documentary
Wire-puppet circus documentary
Aug 13, 2011
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Make your Monday playful—get inspired by “Calder’s Circus” (1926–31), a toy theater piece that Alexander Calder built and performed with for decades. Here's a video excerpt from Jean Painleve’s 1955 film, “Le Grand Cirque Calder 1927”. “Calder’s Circus” is part of the Whitney Museum of American Art's collection. | Mana Contemporary
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Make your Monday playful—get inspired by “Calder’s Circus” (192…
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Calder's Circus
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Calder's Circus
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🦁 “[Alexander Calder]’s wonderful miniature rendering of a circus is getting an outing at the Whitney Museum on its 100th year.”—@artnet High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100 is on view now through March 9! — Artwork © 2025 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York | Whitney Museum of American Art
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Sorry, we have encountered a problem. - Alexander Street, a ProQuest Company
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Sorry, we have encountered a problem. - Alexander Street, a Pro…
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“Ladies and Gentlemen, I present Charles Rigoulo, the strongest man in the world.” Alexander Calder often based the characters in his Circus on real circus performers. Come see this famous Circus star and many others in our new panoramic display of Calder’s Circus, on view now as part of The Whitney’s Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965. –– Le Cirque de Calder, 1961. Directed by Carlos Vilardebó. Société Nouvelle, Pathé Cinema, Paris. ©️ 2019 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Soc
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“Ladies and Gentlemen, I present Charles Rigoulo, the strongest ma…
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The Fabulous Story Behind Calder's Circus, the Tiny Big Top That Set His Art in Motion
The Fabulous Story Behind Calder's Circus, the Tiny Big Top That Set …
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Understanding Alexander Calder through 6 Pivotal Artworks
Understanding Alexander Calder through 6 Pivotal Artworks
Jan 8, 2018
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Modern Magician: Calder's Circus and the Invention of the Mobile
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Modern Magician: Calder's Circus and the Invention of the Mobile
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Whitney Museum of American Art on Instagram: "Let's take a closer look at Calder's Circus (1926–1931). 🎪 This talented clown is one of the 70-plus miniature figures and animals that comprise this beloved work. Transporting the artwork in several suitcases, #AlexanderCalder gave performances in his studios for artists such as Piet Mondrian, Le Corbusier, and Fernand Léger, as well as at the homes of friends and art patrons in Paris and New York. The work features nearly 100 accessories, includin
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Whitney Museum of American Art on Instagram: "Let's take a closer …
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Christie's on Instagram: "🎪 Through his playfully posed ‘Acrobats’, Alexander Calder turns wire into a theatrical act of imagination. In 1925, shortly before his departure for Paris, the young Calder secured a two-week pass to observe the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Captivated by the choreography of its performers, he began crafting wire sculptures of knife throwers, animal tamers, and trapeze artists — figures he would later animate in live performances of his celebrated 'Cir
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Watch Alexander Calder Perform His “Circus,” a Toy Theatre Piece Filled With Amazing Kinetic Wire Sculptures
Watch Alexander Calder Perform His “Circus,” a Toy Theatre Piece …
Jan 25, 2011
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Alexander Calder: From the Circus to the Moon | Calder Foundation
Alexander Calder: From the Circus to the Moon | Calder Foundation
Feb 20, 2021
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Movement Posed Afresh
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Movement Posed Afresh
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VimeoAndres Laracuente
#alexandercalder #circus | Ecaterina Guzenco
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#alexandercalder #circus | Ecaterina Guzenco
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Alexander Calder Biography | Pantheon
Alexander Calder Biography | Pantheon
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Sandy's Circus: A Story about Alexander Calder; Read Aloud
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Sandy's Circus: A Story about Alexander Calder; Read Aloud
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High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100 | Exhibition Trailer
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High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100 | Exhibition Trailer
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Calder's Circus by Alexander Calder.
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Calder's Circus by Alexander Calder.
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How Alexander Calder's mobiles challenged the traditional understanding of sculpture
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How Alexander Calder's mobiles challenged the traditional underst…
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Today marks the start of a new era for modern art at SAM as we open “Calder: In Motion, The Shirley Family Collection.” Experience over 45 of Alexander Calder’s innovative and awe-inspiring mobiles, stabiles, works on paper, and more now on view at our downtown location. We can’t wait for you to see this incredible collection of artworks by this pioneering American artist. Reserve your tickets at visitsam.org/calder! ❗And don’t forget: Elizabeth Hutton Turner, Professor of Art History at the Uni
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Alexander Calder Teaching Resources and Lesson Plans - Kids Art Projects 101
Alexander Calder Teaching Resources and Lesson Plans - Ki…
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