Alexander Calder

Prints, Multiples and Tapestries

The exhibition Prints, Multiples, and Tapestry highlights the remarkable breadth of Alexander Calder’s creative vision. From intimate works on paper and richly woven tapestries, this presentation captures the diversity, innovation, and enduring impact of his artistic practice. Visitors are invited to explore how his ideas translate across mediums, revealing both playful experimentation and masterful precision.

Calder with 21 feuilles blanches (1953), Paris, 1954 Photograph by Agnès Varda

The artist’s prints and multiples exemplify his ability to balance spontaneity with careful design. His lithographs distill complex forms into dynamic, accessible compositions. Limited-edition multiples bring these motifs into three-dimensional space, expanding the reach of his artistic language while maintaining the integrity of his vision. Together, these works provide insight into his processes, demonstrating how repetition, variation, and material choice enhance expression.

The tapestries translate the artist’s signature forms and vibrant colors into textural, tactile works of art. Collaborating with local artisans, he transformed dynamic motifs into woven compositions that preserve the energy of his original designs. Each tapestry showcases his mastery of scale, rhythm, and materiality, blending the painterly with the tactile to create immersive, enduring works that engage both the eye and the imagination.

The artist’s work has been celebrated internationally in major museums and exhibitions, securing his place as a pivotal figure in modern and contemporary art. His prints, multiples, and tapestries have been collected by institutions worldwide, earning critical acclaim and numerous accolades. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience a critical aspect of his creative legacy, reflecting a lifetime of innovation, experimentation, and artistic excellence.

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James MuldoonAlexander Calder – Prints, Multiples and Tapestries