{"title":"Alexander Calder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Alexander Calder, an influential figure in the world of art and culture. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to modern sculpture, Calder revolutionised the art scene with his innovative approach to form and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander Calder's most celebrated creations include his mesmerising \u003cem\u003emobiles\u003c\/em\u003e—a term he coined to describe his kinetic sculptures that grace museums and galleries worldwide. His designs, filled with whimsy and vibrancy, embody a playful yet sophisticated exploration of space and movement, shifting traditional perceptions of sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will discover enriching literature such as \u003cem\u003eCalder-isms\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that encapsulates the wit and wisdom of Calder through a selection of insightful quotes. Delve into the mind of an artist who harmonised engineering precision with artistic spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our curated selection and immerse yourself in the world of Alexander Calder, a visionary who continues to inspire artists and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calder-isms-by-alexander-calder-9780691275116","title":"Calder-isms","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dazzling collection of quotations from the modern American artist whose mobiles are beloved worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalder-isms\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of fascinating, irreverent, and often profound quotations from the influential modern American sculptor Alexander Calder (1898-1976), who is most famous for his invention of what his friend Marcel Duchamp dubbed the 'mobile'. Often suspended from ceilings, these sculptures feature abstract elements, frequently painted in bold colours, that move and balance in changing harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalder's art was dynamic, unconventional, and filled with vitality—qualities also displayed by his words, which combine the wisdom of a philosopher with the ingenuity of a true original. Taken from interviews, writings, and other sources, the quotations in \u003cem\u003eCalder-isms\u003c\/em\u003e offer memorable insights into Calder's life, mind, and, above all, art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e'That visit to Mondrian gave me the shock that converted me. It was like the baby being slapped to make his lungs start working.' nuclei, entirely without meaning. It would be perfect, but it is always still. The next step in sculpture is motion.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e'That visit to Mondrian gave me the shock that converted me. It was like the baby being slapped to make his lungs start working.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e'[A mobile] has no utility and no meaning. It is simply beautiful. It has a great emotional effect if you understand it. Of course, if it meant anything it would be easier to understand, but it would not be worthwhile.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e'A title is just like the license plate on the back of a car. You use it to say which one you're talking about.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e'People think monuments should come out of the ground, never out of the ceiling, but mobiles can be monumental too.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e'Bad taste always boomerangs.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340666487020,"sku":"9780691275116","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/37bde7e1620ccada692ccfef48d30780.jpg?v=1772191606"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alexander-calder.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}