Today in History: Alexander Calder
Today in History–July 22–the Library of Congress features artist Alexander Calder, born on this date in 1898 in Pennsylvania. Calder’s mother was a painter and his father was a sculptor but Alexander began his career as a mechanical engineer. That early career choice served him well as an artist later when creating his first motor-driven sculptures, later dubbed “mobiles”. Learn more by visiting the Today in History section, then clicking the links below.
Sane Nuclear Policy exhibition item
Alexander Calder historical newspaper coverage
Alexander Calder born from America’s Library
Works by Alexander Calder National Gallery of Art