bracelet, 1948 © calder foundation new york
  calder jewelry exhibition

at: philidelphia museum of art, USA
from: july 12 to november 2, 2008 
american artist alexander calder is known for creating the kinetic mobile. having being born into a family of artists it was a natural path to follow. he used various mediums for his work including sculpture, painting, carpets, jewelry and toys. public installations and sculptures is what he is most remembered by. the
‘calder jewelry’ exhibition displays a collection of metal jewelry that was created throughout his career.
many of the pieces featured were created to allow movement for the wearer following in his style of kinetic mobiles. 

view more: http://www.philamuseum.org

http://calder.org/home

related: calder works at art basel 2008

alexander calder jewelry exhibition left: bracelet, 1935, right: necklace, 1945 © calder foundation new york

alexander calder jewelry exhibition

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