General facts
What was his other name?
Sandy.
Why did he decide to go to Paris?
He decided to go to Paris because the city had a lot of art.
Did his parents support his love of art?
They did, as both parents liked to make art too. His dad inspired him to make things with his hands.
When was he born?
He was born on July 22, 1989.
How old was Calder when he died?
He was 78.
Where did he meet his future wife?
He met her on a boat from Paris to New York.
What materials did he like to use?
What is his middle name?
Stirling.
What is a stabile?
A stabile is a freestande abstract sculpture made of wire or sheet metal. Unlike mobiles, they are stationary.
What was his wife's name?
His wife was named Louisa James.
How many siblings did he have, and what were their name(s)
He had 1 sister, and her name was Margaret Calder Hayes.
What did his dad work as?
He was a sculptor.
When did Calder die?
He died in November 11, 1976.
What is The Circue Calder?
When he was young what would he make for his friends?
He would make them toys and jewelry from scraps of wood, leather, and wire.
What did he decide to work as before he became an artist? Name 3 jobs.
He worked as a hydraulic engineer, a draughtsman, a boat mechanic, and a timekeeper before he became an artist.
After Calder got married where did he settle in?
He settled in Roxbury Conneticut after he got married.
What form of art did he make?
Sculpture.
What are 3 places he lived early in his life?
Pennsylvania, Arizona, and California.