LA GRANDE VOILE (THE BIG SAIL) by Alexander Calder

LA GRANDE VOILE (THE BIG SAIL) 1965

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tall virtical shape

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clear graphic shape

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statue

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angular perspective

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3d printed part

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unrealistic statue

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slanted perspective

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concrete

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vertical object

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3d digital graphic

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text in urban environment

"LA GRANDE VOILE (THE BIG SAIL)" is a 1965 monumental sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976). The abstract, geometric form, reminiscent of a sail billowing in the wind, is crafted from black steel. Calder, renowned for his mobiles, experimented with monumental sculptures like this, creating impactful, public art. This particular piece, with its sharp angles and dynamic shape, interacts with the surrounding environment, inviting viewers to consider its movement and form from various perspectives.

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