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Uploaded on Oct 23, 2008

From Oct. 16, 2008 Feb. 15, 2009, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York presents "Alexander Calder: The Paris Years, 1926-1933" http://www.whitney.org/calder, a new look at the artists early years when his radical innovations included open-air wire sculptures, his beloved and important miniature "Circus", and the creation of a new artform, the mobile. This video excerpts scenes of Calder performing the "Circus" from a 1955 film by Jean Painleve.

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  • Patricia Mejia

    Patricia Mejia 7 months ago

    Thumbs up if your art teacher sent you here!

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    newtubefan2012 1 year ago

    Thumbs up if Alexander Calder's awesomeness brought you here.

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  • IGSmin

    IGSmin 1 week ago

    JESUS CHRIST IS LORD -

    Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. JESUS CHRIST IS LORD

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  • Trevor Phillips

    Trevor Phillips 1 week ago

    No I came here myself.

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    in reply to Patricia Mejia (Show the comment)
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    Anna Martin 3 weeks ago

    He is awesome

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  • carlamohor

    carlamohor 1 month ago

    Fascinating artist

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  • Jesse Lucas

    Jesse Lucas 2 months ago

    -.-'

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    Jesse Lucas 2 months ago

    Art Teacher in Holland --'

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  • Jayanaka Jayawardane

    Jayanaka Jayawardane 2 months ago

    Art teacher

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  • mauricen100

    mauricen100 2 months ago

    Why are you being a hater?

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    mauricen100 2 months ago

    People do these for hobbies, and sometimes art can lead you to a great carrier. It's not a waste of time. Kids these days don't see the point in many things...

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    mauricen100 2 months ago

    You should never judge a book by its cover!

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