Calder in his Roxbury icehouse studio at work on Project for Mechanical Ballet (A14999)
for Harrison Kerr, 1934, image courtesy of the Calder Foundation
The exhibition on Mid-Century artist, Alexander Calder—currently showing at the Seattle Art Museum—offers a range of the artist’s work from 1927 through the mid-1970s. Attributed as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Calder created works on paper, but is mostly known for his large-scale modern sculptures and wire mobiles.
His sculptures have become icons of Modernism, and we found the perfect way to infuse the look into your home—without the price of buying a masterpiece.
Danish company, Flendsted mobiles, has been producing modern mobiles since 1954, and we think they are a unique addition to any modern home. Many of the designs come in multiple color choices, or have interchangeable parts. They don’t require a lot of hardware, and at prices from under one hundred, to a couple hundred dollars, it’s an inexpensive way to make a large impact.
Here are just some of the mobiles from Flensted’s extensive product line:
from top left: Futura, Circles and Squares, Flowing Rhythm, Life & Thread
And our favorite (and of course, most expensive at $459):
Black Rhythm
Locally, Flensted is carried at KOAP Home in Kirkland, and Velocity Art & Design in Seattle.
Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act is on now through April 10, 2010 at the Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st. Ave., (206) 654-3100, seattleartmuseum.org.