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Alexander Calder — Hair Comb
Alexander Calder

Hair Comb

1940

Alexander Calder's "Hair Comb" is a small sculptural work that exemplifies the artist's characteristic wit and his ability to transform everyday objects into fine art. Created from metal, the piece demonstrates Calder's signature approach of finding sculptural possibility in functional forms, typical of his broader practice that ranged from monumental stabiles to delicate mobiles. The work reflects Calder's playful engagement with scale and material, inviting viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential of utilitarian design.

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February 28, 2025

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Alexander Calder, Hair Comb, 1940

Alexander Calder's "Hair Comb" is a small sculptural work that exemplifies the artist's characteristic wit and his ability to transform everyday objects into fine art. Created from metal, the piece demonstrates Calder's signature approach of finding sculptural possibility in functional forms, typical of his broader practice that ranged from monumental stabiles to delicate mobiles. The work reflects Calder's playful engagement with scale and material, inviting viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential of utilitarian design.

Year
1940
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Functional Art, 20th Century, Minimalist Aesthetic, Mixed Media, Kinetic Sculpture, American Artist, Modernism, Metal And Wire, Playful, Abstract

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Sebastián In Situ, Jonathan Murray, Hamilton Selway Gallery