Alexander Calder (American Masters) [1998 TV episode]

by Roger M. Sherman (Director), Susan Lacy (Director), Thomas McNamee (Screenwriter), PBS

Series: American Masters [PBS] (12.06)

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Having created over 16,000 works of art, ranging from tiny mobiles that would fit in a matchbox to soaring monuments over seven stories high, he ranks as one of the twentieth century's most important artists.

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This DVD is wonderful for everyone who wants to learn and experience Calder's art. It includes mobiles in motion and the architectural stabiles. Calder was able to sculpt metal into living objects. Most mobiles in museums drift around lazily but this DVD includes faster motor powered mobiles and faster moving mobiles that can't be sustained in a museum without breaking.

The interviewees are a nice variety of critics, historians, gallery owners, fellow artists, friends, and family. It is slightly out dated, I believe it was filmed in the 90's but the information is still relevant.

I purchased in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC but it could be found on the internet and it could be on Netflix. There are also more documentaries Alexander Calder that could be interesting. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Sherman, Roger M.	Director	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Lacy, Susan	Director	main author	all editions	confirmed
McNamee, Thomas	Screenwriter	main author	all editions	confirmed
PBS	—	main author	all editions	confirmed

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Having created over 16,000 works of art, ranging from tiny mobiles that would fit in a matchbox to soaring monuments over seven stories high, he ranks as one of the twentieth century's most important artists.

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