His scottish emigre grandfather was a professional sculptor, as was his father, stirling calder. Calder did all his jewelry with cold connections, so soldering is not needed. Calder jewelry is edited by the artists grandsons alexander s. Alexander calder 18981976 is one of modernisms most captivating and influential figures. The calder foundation has amassed and organized an exhaustive archive on alexander calder and his work. Dublin, irish museum of modern art, calder jewelry, february 2008 june 2009, pp. The book was intended as a preamble to the forthcoming exhibit on the subject, bowing at the norton museum of art in february. Alexander calder jewelry exhibit and sale the gem standard. Alexander calders earrings, necklaces and bracelets, now on view at the metropolitan museum, are minimobiles that dangled from the wrists, necks and earlobes of sophisticates.
Visually fascinating and emotionally engaging, those sculptures along with his. Alexander calders jewelry goes on show in london vogue. Anyone who appreciates wellmade, original design in jewelry needs to have and read this book. From salvador dali, man ray, alexander calder and pablo picasso, through to anish kapoor. Influenced early on by frequent visits to the circus in his youth, calder began taking drawing courses with clinton balmer in new york, in 1922 and also studied with the art students league from 192325. A definite must for the coffee table or even to read and enjoy. Lithograph on japon nacre, signed and numbered in pencil edition. Calder jewelry features more than 450 bracelets, brooches, necklaces, and rings, photographed in still life by maria robledo.
Calder is best known for his invention of the mobile, or kinetic abstract sculpture, which he began making in paris in the early 1930s, as well as his radical wire sculpture. Visually fascinating and emotionally engaging, those sculpturesalong with his monumental outdoor bolted sheet metal stabiles, which. Also included are calders inventory drawings, boxes he made to transport and store the jewelry, historic photographs of his exhibitions and of jewelry worn by notable collectors and artists, and an extensive chronology. During his lifetime calder produced 1,800 works of jewelry. Best known for being a sculptor, calder 18981974 started making jewelry with scraps of copper wire for his sisters dolls in his first home studio as a boy. Rower and holton rower, with contributions by mark rosenthal and jane adlin and photographs by maria robledo holtons wife. Jul 22, 2008 alexander calder is famous for large public art and delicate mobiles. Alexander calder american, 18981976 black, white, and ten red, 1957 painted sheet metal and wire, 83. From charm bracelets to spoon rings, find jewelry online with alex and ani s rare collection of uplifting symbols and positiveenergyinfused jewelry designed to express your unique personality while adding a hint of elegance to every outfit. Alexander calders jewelry is having a bit of a moment. July 22nd is the birthday of alexander calder, one of the bestknown and most prolific sculptors of the 20th century.
Calder created roughly 29 constellations in total, all delicate tabletop constructions as opposed to his wellknown mobiles. Nov 29, 2014 alexander calder and his jewellery image from the book calder jewelry hardcover alexander s. He also applied his innovative aesthetic to diverse media such. July 22, 1898 november 11, 1976 was an american sculptor who is best known for his innovative mobiles kinetic sculptures powered by motors or air currents that embrace chance in their aesthetic and his monumental public sculptures. But he also created deceptively simple and elegant jewelry that, for the first time, is the focus of an exhibition. Jewelry made of brass, silver, and gold body ornaments, often embellished with found objects such as beach glass, ceramic shards, and wood.
During his lifetime alexander calder made over 1,800 earrings, bracelets, necklaces and brooches. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Calder jewelry features around 300 bracelets, brooches, necklaces and rings, all of which are reproduced in newly commissioned photographs. The archive contains more than 26,000 historic photographs, dozens of films, and thousands of books, magazines, and press clippings, in addition to over,000 documents. His work hangs in museums all over the world, but for over 40 years, he lived and worked in roxbury, a.
Nov 28, 20 check out our flash sale on january 12 6 pm pst 9 pm est inspired by this theme see more ideas about alexander calder, studio and artist at work. Jul 03, 2019 alexander calder was influenced by piet mondrian, which probably explains why he liked primary colors. New york, cooperhewitt national design museum, smithsonian institution, calder intime, february may 1989 and october 1989 march 1990, p. Alexander calder national gallery of art shops shop. The paris years, 19261933 whitney museum of american art 18jul2008. This use of nonprecious materials and found objects guided his inventive jewelry technique, from his bohemian years of the 1920s and 1930s to the war years. Holton rower calder jewelry features more than 450 bracelets. Rower and holton rower, with contributions by mark rosenthal and jane adlin. Also included are examples of calders inventory drawings. May 14, 2020 calder jewelry is edited by the artists grandsons alexander s. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nov 11, 2016 by emily dunnack for your public media.
Fables of aesop according to sir roger lestrange, with fifty drawings by alexander calder by alexander calder jun 1, 1967 4. At eight, calder was creating jewelry for his sisters dolls from beads and copper wire. Also included are examples of calders innovative drawings, the boxes he made to store jewellery, historic photographs of his jewellery worn by notable patrons and a chronology. Calder s jewelry has the same qualities as his famous wire sculptures and mobiles, comprising pieces that are hammered, shaped and composed of gold and silver but also making use of nonprecious materials such as glass and shells and other found objects. Alexander calder was influenced by piet mondrian, which probably explains why he liked primary colors. Alexander calders vertical constellation with bomb 1943 includes 10 wooden pieces connected by thin steel wires that are painted red. I recently received this 1975 edition of making things. Inside this gloriously illustrated book i found these instructions for making calder mobiles. Alexander calder artist bio and art for sale artspace.
Born into a family of artists, calders work first gained attention in paris in the 1920s and was soon championed by. Michael ridpath became a published author in 1994 with the financial thriller novel free to trade. Alexander calder, born july 22, 1898, lawnton, pennsylvania, u. Also included are examples of calder s inventory drawings. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Alexander calder sculptures, bio, ideas theartstory. Calder, nicknamed sandy, was born in philadelphia in 1898 and came from a line of artists. Alex s research, for which he has received a marsden award, focuses on processes of cultural contact and settlement, particularly with regard to writings from new zealand, the pacific, and the united states. Better known for his abstract mobile sculptures and whimsical circus, made of wire, cardboard, buttons, corks, and the like. Alexs research, for which he has received a marsden award, focuses on processes of cultural contact and settlement, particularly with regard to writings from new zealand, the pacific, and the united states. Literary studies, especially new zealand and american literature. This book will be of interest to jewellery and art lovers alike. His work hangs in museums all over the world, but for over 40 years, he lived and worked in roxbury, a small town in connecticuts litchfield hills. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Published by the calder foundation on the occasion of the exhibition calder jewelry.
Calder jewelry features around 300 bracelets, brooches, necklaces a. Iconic american artist alexander calder is perhaps best known for his delicate, surreal mobile pieces, comprised of colored shapes, found objects and balanced spheres. We partner with wellknown, creative artists to design and manufacture high quality, oneofakind, limited edition collectible pendants and medallions that commemorate a variety of special events. Alexander calders arty jewelry designs go on display in london. See more ideas about alexander calder, jewelry art and modern jewelry. Best known for being a sculptor, calder started making jewelry with scraps of copper wire for his sisters dolls in h alexander calder brass wire necklace with artists initials x 11 x alexander calder two bracelets silver and brass 1940. All alex and ani jewelry is ecofriendly and made in. Also included are examples of calders innovative drawings, the boxes he made to store jewellery, historic photographs of his jewellery worn by notable patrons and a. Dec 01, 2017 calder, nicknamed sandy, was born in philadelphia in 1898 and came from a line of artists. Below is a list of michael ridpath s books in order of when they were originally released.
Alexander calder, american artist best known for his innovation of the mobile. Constructing objects from a very young age, his first known art tool was a pair of pliers. Also included are calder s inventory drawings, boxes he made to transport and store the jewelry, historic photographs of his exhibitions and of jewelry worn by notable collectors and artists, and an extensive chronology. Dec 12, 2008 alexander calders earrings, necklaces and bracelets, now on view at the metropolitan museum, are minimobiles that dangled from the wrists, necks and earlobes of sophisticates. Calders jewelry has the same qualities as his famous wire sculptures and mobiles, comprising pieces that are hammered, shaped and composed of gold and silver but also making use of nonprecious materials such as glass and shells and other found objects. The boldness of calder, on view at louisa guinness gallery until november 5, showcases calders aptitude with fashion and jewelry. Kinder art takes a page out of calders book and creates an open ended collage project based on calders work, glacier with colored petals. Need to know how to rivet in some cases, but mostly. Two masters in dialogue catalogues dexposition by alexander s.
Alexander calder, known as sandy, was born into a long line of sculptors, being part of the fourth generation to take up the art form. A stunning book on the captivating jewelry made by the great 20thcentury artist alexander calder alexander calders jewelry has the same linear yet. All of the work we produce is proudly made in the usa where dreams become reality and ideas become treasures to enjoy and share with family and friends for a lifetime. Alexander calder, vertical constellation with bomb, 1943. Alexander calders wearable art at an exhibition the. Oct 7, 20 alexander calder and his jewellery image from the book calder jewelry hardcover alexander s. May 10, 20 alexander calder was not only a great artist but also created fantastic jewelry. Calder jewelry features around 300 bracelets, brooches, necklaces, and rings, all of which are exquisitely reproduced in newly commissioned photographs. See more ideas about alexander calder, jewelry art and jewelry. Sep 27, 2016 alexander calders arty jewelry designs go on display in london. The book is apparently an exhaustive catalogue of all the jewelry that calder created throughout his life much of it for his wife, explaining when he made it and wherewhen it was sold, often including his handwritten notes and drawings.
Holton rower calder jewelry features more than 450 bracelets, brooches, necklaces, and rings. See more ideas about alexander calder, jewelry and jewelry art. Oct 25, 2016 during his lifetime alexander calder made over 1,800 earrings, bracelets, necklaces and brooches. First trained as a mechanical engineer, calder relocated from new york to paris in the midtwenties where his acceptance into the citys burgeoning avantgarde circles coincided with the development of his characteristic form of kinetic sculpture. Calder produced more than 1,500 pieces of jewelry, beginning in 1906 when he adorned his sisters dolls with copper wire gathered from the streets. Rower editor, mark rosenthal contributor, jane adlin contributor. Alexander calder 18981976 march 6 2015, new york lot 10.
Alexander calder and his jewellery image from the book calder. The fusion of fashion and art is fashionable now, but calder was the first to pair these two. The national gallery is home to a wide variety of mobiles, stabiles, standing mobiles, and works on paper by american master alexander calder 18981976. The fusion of fashion and art is fashionable now, but calder was the first to pair these two worlds together. Also included are examples of calder s innovative drawings, the boxes he made to store jewellery, historic photographs of his jewellery worn by notable patrons and a chronology. I teach a calder wire project each year, but i have never successfully made a calderinspired mobile. Alexander calders wearable art at an exhibition the new. Although i was familiar with calder s mobiles, for which he is most renowned, i was even more impressed with his jewelry designs.
912 219 152 1564 1356 1124 450 986 1623 228 1044 185 635 1218 1115 621 620 1312 1420 347 251 701 1001 637 1317 494 611 998 712 871 358 1118 1115 1083 1631 1250 829 68 728 1312 301 1166 461 778 461 205 1353