Alexander Calder performs his "Circus" | Whitney Museum of American Art

From October 16, 2008 through February 15, 2009, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents "Alexander Calder: The Paris Years, 1926-1933," a new look at the artist's early years when his radical innovations included open-air wire sculptures, his beloved and important miniature "Circus," and the creation of a new art form, the mobile. This video excerpts scenes of Calder performing the "Circus" from a 1955 film by Jean Painleve.
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[@mochilasatierra]

The inner child that makes art amusing.

[@jlambert61]

What a WONDERFUL short video. Completely demonstrates the carefree child in Calder. A grown man, that obviously made all of the characters in the act, having such a good time with his work! AWESOME!

[@heydamelios6509]

veia ksksksksksk velha velha

[@YuriyShevnin]

This is not just art, it is a science and psychology. Glory to the genius of this man. Thank you.

[@infinitestars123]

I grew up seeing the circus items in a glass case on the basement floor of the Whitney, at eye level for a child. I never knew the pieces worked and were part of a performance! Now I love them even more

[@patriciamejia2854]

Thumbs up if your art teacher sent you here!

[@nicoledobra]

Yep, she send me here😂😂

[@abhi9037]

He sent me here as well 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@Oscar-oo5ym]

Me too

[@apollobyprod]

Sameeeeee

[@stormyknight7266]

Yep

[@ElisseGoldsteinClark]

This is a joy! Fell in love with Calder's Cicus back in the 70s at the Whitney when I was in art shool... this isn't half of it! My father bought me the book which I chersih still, My first art memories are of pushing his mobile ("lobster trap & fish tail", I believe) at the Guggenheim to make it move and cast cool shadows and having the guard yell at me (and my dad!)!

[@leu3368]

Man this is so wholesome, thanks dude

[@MrBraainnWaash]

You guys are unbelievable ! Calder is one of the biggest artists of the 20th century, damn !

[@annamariagrosso5857]

Grazie infinite!!! Che emozione il piacere di Calder all'opera con le sue creazioni 💕

[@Valandinne]

Sandy Calder is so inspiring, Thanks so much for posting this i have wanted to see his circus for a long time now!

[@BrixHouse_On_RBLX]

*thumbs up* yes, my art teacher did have me watch it, and it was really helpful for my assignment!

[@jimhood1202]

Just saw the exhibiton at the Whitney. Inspiring stuff. Thanks for posting

[@joannehein7497]

Loved the clever, inventive circus acts from the mobile master! Loved the one at the Whitney Museum today and this earlier one

[@henryhammond7393]

Oh god I remember this from art class when I was a wee lad... wanted my own mini circus then and want one now.

[@laradevieux7592]

I love how he makes his art!!!!!

[@thewordygecko]

Wonderful! Saw the Alexander Calder exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in May this year and fell in love with his creativity.

[@ZeacorZeppelin]

I actually saw this exhibit in the Whitney, it was amazing.

[@pupshoo]

You are never too old!!! Thanx for posting this one

[@supermom5621]

Didn't know who he was, but glad Google shared. What a great mind. fell in love with his art.

[@madamewoselle]

I loved this! Calder's circus is wonderful and sweet and fun. I'm so glad I got to see it for myself. It brought joy to my heart...something I couldn't say for the rest of the Whitney Biennial.

[@aj134000]

We saw this at the Whitney. It is fabulous!

[@VaheBedrosian]

I love it ! Thank you for posting it

[@Chamad233]

happy bday Mr Alexander Calder

[@ministryofsumthing]

this is as entertaining as it is aesthetically pleasing

[@VagueHumanity]

i have really enjoyed this ! Very appreciated !

[@panchodedevoto4500]

genio ¡¡¡¡con lo simple ¡¡cuanta creatividad

[@kailareed945]

In the "Alexander Calder" video, when he performed Circus I noticed that he had all of his materials organized, which is very important when doing art work.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love his work!!

[@MsGabriele58]

Thanks for showing this!

[@morphybum]

This is an utter delight. The essence of playfulness. We should pity anyone who is not charmed by it, for he or she must live a dull circumscribed life.

[@StereoMyth1]

ohhh his so nice. i wish there was more people like him :(

[@marianaazeved0ooooo]

Minha escola mandou eu assistir esse vídeo eu amei

[@rickelmesouzatv5071]

tbm

[@PsychiatryonlineITA1]

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[@punchinella24]

Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@valoutopia6690]

Here because of my art teacher in France

[@anisw4559]

La même Mme varache

[@ClubAmbatoLA]

A la memoria de Alexander Calder .... 11 11 11

[@MrFalconford]

google didnt send me here i saw this film years ago, 30yrs now, alexander calder was interested in the enjoyment of children through adults, in the curious art world if it isnt obvious yet to most people here in the colonies, his focus was not in the entertainment of/for adults but of/for the children, and not so much to endulge but to get them interested in one of the great mysteries of life ie art, why the business communities forgot to save these wire artifacts was because they werent boring

[@pvnksarma]

That was awesome B'day boy :)

[@sopelotudo]

Happy birthay :D Mr. Alexander ^^

[@RinoConSombrero]

such a great imagination, really good video :D

[@biblioman]

Having seen the real film and circus at the Whitney brought me here.

[@tonytambor]

¡¡¡¡ maravilloso...!!!!

[@heydamelios6509]

Veio kkskakkaksksksssks vrlh

[@elifcoban]

bitirme projeme çalışırken denk geldiğim videonun güzelliği...

[@tagSeoBlog]

Calder was a child - and an amazing artist!

[@marie-francepollet-monnet7300]

Je trouve que cela a gardé une telle fraicheur , un vrai bonheur !

[@mo5948]

un moment de pure poésie

[@AndresDrakulAlcaide]

The real meaning of epicness.

[@pagliaccinodlemantra]

I LOVE IT

[@sohobooksunlimited]

Permanent at the old Whitney. Upstairs In an attic setting. I wonder if they transferred it to their new location ot Gansevoort Street?

[@zsuzsa23]

He actualized art!

[@youth4181]

i love how innocent he is. it's hard to be pure in this modern day

[@tomeville]

On view at the Whitney in the Meatpacking District right now.

[@차은진-f4o]

와우

[@lafixa]

Nice video bro

[@vanessalol562]

Jättebra video 10 tummar upp👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@deonejones9778]

Vanessa b why are different language people are coming

[@deliodarwin2370]

A maior viagem que vi últimos tempos

[@birddogfreemann]

amazing footage by jean painleve, a great documentarian (check out his work on Criterion Collection. And so wonderful to see Calder's creations at work. thanks

[@Lifelikesky]

Mr Calder showing off his mechanical skills!!! ....sans artifices et de maniere pure avant meme que le cinema ne deviennent un spectacle Poetic in it's naivitee

[@HKrisaH]

I wonder how much time it took to him to do this, amazing!

[@skrathore303]

Thumbs up to google for this wonderful thing.

[@Poemsapennyeach]

Like something your Dad would make...I like his Mobiles..

[@김태임-s5c]

Thank you. I'm going to watch this with students at school. Can I use it as an educational material? I will make sure to disclose the source

[@Yvon4life]

I must watch this for school...

[@UnconcernedCitizen]

I like this more than I like peanut butter.

[@hoypinoymonkeyboy]

this is dopee. learned bout this cat in art class. very entertaining

[@geunsookim1571]

Wow you are doing this very well~^^

[@thegreatmustachio]

gotta love that mouse that walks on his hind legs.

[@evargaspereira1]

Genius

[@onnyglare]

@MrSmashface where does your Picasso quote come from? I googled it exactly as you typed (cut and paste) but do not find it.

[@unlimitedisme]

this, my friends, is art in motion

[@TheMelancholydragon]

I just won tickets to his exhibit.

[@Provn12]

Cool

[@lolopalazzi1192]

music's name?

[@ClubdelosVoladores]

Muy bueno ¡

[@anilaazocart3994]

i love

[@kiwimaoriboy]

Well done

[@acbenepe]

Calder is Miro with two more dimensions.

[@Pe77ys]

I love that I landed here

[@Yosherax]

Thumbs up if you're watching for school!

[@carlamohor]

Fascinating artist

[@MetrxQin]

I'm playing Lucky Trivia with Google Assistant, and she ask me who invented a mobile, here I am. Very great handcrafts and very enjoyable!

[@ifarted6381]

ended up here by listening to Alex Calder the indie musician

[@annamartin7162]

He is awesome

[@emaichart9083]

His I love you! 🤩🥰

[@manuhoxha852]

Who's watching it for school?

[@allie946]

Me haha

[@operafan4ever]

Go Google! His art is incredible

[@jayanaka1234]

Art teacher

[@buck1andy]

Every true genius is slightly insane....Point and case.

[@사람-g6k5g]

굿굿

[@MrIraq1]

this look like a hobby then art

[@qiurayray]

@goldhunting im pretty sure he invented those o.0

[@Chamad233]

he should be a braniac to think so far

[@chaztikov]

@zsuzsa23 What does this mean in the context of art?

[@deonejones9778]

4 of his sculptures(made from wood and wires)fell down

[@terdilynn91]

i like the trapeez

[@Nueadeel3]

wow

[@johnbaker5717]

Mrs. Calder: Alexander, what happened to our coat hangers?

[@kkwan22]

ㅔ 12년전 ... ㅎㄷㄷ

[@rizwanrafeek3811]

I got a book i won about him and it had Calder Circus Alexander loved the circus

[@rons479]

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