Alexander Calder's place in contemporary art is widely recognized both here and abroad. The spirited gaiety of his work, his unusual sense of mechanical contrivance and his ingenious exploration of movement are unique in abstract sculpture. Though his 'mobiles' have been enjoyed by a widening public, little has been generally known of his evolution as an artist. This first monograph reveals a coherent line of development within the diversity of his work, which inclu... >Voir plus
En 1941, cette immense écrivaine, pensant devenir folle, va se jeter dans une rivière les poches pleine de pierres. Avant de mourir, elle écrit à son mari une lettre où elle dit prendre la meilleure décision qui soit.