'Calder' clearly establishes its subject as a giant of the 20th century

Alexander “Sandy” Calder is one of the best-known artists of the 20th century. His giant sculptures are immediately recognizable.  Even people with little interest in art usually recognize a “Calder” when they see it. His works are approachable, ingenious, whimsical, and even lyrical. This is not art that puzzles or demands sustained concentration. People looking at Calder’s art are often smiling – again, not a typical reaction to most modern art.

But Calder is often an afterthought in art history. His work is so unique that it’s hard to categorize him. He was regarded as a founding member of the Dadaist movement, an intimate of the Surrealists, but he never regarded himself as part