Alexander Calder: 1969 - The 40th Anniversary of La Grande Vitesse
Jul 9, 2009 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Thursday)
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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June 5 – September 7, 2009
Alexander Calder (1898-1976), the pre-eminent sculptor of the 20th century, profoundly changed the course of modern sculpture and notions of public art. La Grande Vitesse in downtown Grand Rapids dates to 1969 and is among his most iconic works. The colossus is heralded as among Calder’s masterworks and was America’s first public sculpture project funded by the National Endowment of the Works of Arts through the Art in Public Places program. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Calder Foundation, focuses specifically on work from 1969, an incredibly prolific year for the artist. Mobiles, stabiles, ceramics, prints and drawings will be featured. Works related to La Grande Vitesse will be highlighted – including the artist’s large-scale maquette for the sculpture.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sundays 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Adult 14–64: $12, Senior 65 & older: $9, Students with ID: $9, Children 5–13: $6, Children 3–4: $4, Children 2 & younger: Free 616-957-1580 http://www.meijergardens.org
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the nation’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves more than a half-million visitors annually. The 132-acre grounds feature Michigan's largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest children’s gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1750-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Rodin, Oldenburg, Moore, Bourgeois and Plensa among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero and Chihuly. For additional information, please visit www.meijergardens.org.Post a Countdown Widget
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