Desert Rouge, 1975
Alexander Calder (1898–1976) was an American sculptor renowned for revolutionizing modern sculpture with his invention of the mobile—a kinetic form that responds to air currents and movement. Trained as an engineer before studying art, Calder brought a unique sensibility to sculpture, blending balance, abstraction, and playfulness. In addition to his mobiles, he created monumental stabiles, wire figures, and gouache paintings marked by bold color and geometric forms. Calder’s work bridged art and science, motion and material, earning him a central place in 20th-century art history. His influence continues to shape contemporary approaches to form, movement, and spatial experience.
