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Alexander Calder
American artist Alexander Calder with one of his mobiles in his Roxbury, Connecticut, studio.
The American artist Alexander Calder was known for his innovative approach to sculpture, often working with simple hand tools to manipulate his materials.
To create his signature mobiles and other works, he primarily utilized:
These modest tools allowed him to craft intricate, balanced assemblies that defined his artistic legacy.1