Mobile Art
A mobile is a form of kinetic sculpture designed to hang weighted objects or additional rods.
Artist Alexander Calder is credited with originating the mobile. By suspending forms that respond to the movement of air, Calder brought about a revolution in sculpture. Marcel Duchamp coined the term 'mobiles' for these works. Instead of being solid, massive objects, mobiles continually redefine the space around them as they move. Calder's skillful balance of form and colour led to works that evoke an animated interpretation of paintings by his friends, such as Joan Miró.
In 1943, Albert Einstein visited an exhibition of suspended artworks created by Alexander Calder at the Museum of Modern Art and became known for his famous remark: "I wish I had thought of that."
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is part of a unique series of pieces. Limited editions are fixed in quantity, meaning we will only ever produce a certain number.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. All pieces are framed with 90% UV acrylic glass.
Yes, 100%. We work directly with our artists to create editions that accurately represent their body of work. Additionally, every artist personally reviews and approves their final editions.
Each edition comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the artist. Additionally every edition will be signed, marked, or numbered on the edition itself.
Works on paper and some originals don't come with a COA.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
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