Alexander Calder
Untitled, 1954
Sheet metal, rod, bolts, and paint
396.24 x 579.12 x 396.24 cm
156 x 228 x 156 in
Calder Gardens: Now Open
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, US
Calder Gardens, located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, just opened its doors.
The institution is dedicated to Alexander Calder (1898–1976), one of the most acclaimed and influential artists of the 20th century. Building on the artist's enduring legacy, Calder Gardens is conceived as a space where the dynamic interaction of art, architecture, nature, and programming encourages contemplation and self-discovery. Set within a landscape featuring more than 250 varieties of plants in gardens conceived by Piet Oudolf, a 18,000-square-foot building designed by Herzog & de Meuron will house a rotating installation of artworks by Alexander Calder.
