Devil Fish 1937

"Devil Fish," a 1937 work by Alexander Calder, is a striking example of the artist's signature style: abstract mobile sculpture. Calder's "stabiles," as these stationary sculptures are known, feature dynamic, often biomorphic forms crafted from sheet metal and wire. The dark, seemingly organic shapes in "Devil Fish" evoke a sense of movement and fluidity, even in their stillness, highlighting Calder's mastery of form and balance. Calder's sculptures, with their playful nature and emphasis on movement, are considered a pivotal contribution to 20th-century modern art.