Alexandru Milne Calder Descoperă o
sentiment, nu
o galerie de artă
Alege o stare de spirit și camera însăși îți va răspunde — lumina se răcește sau se încălzește, ritmul aerului se schimbă, iar doar lucrările care poartă acea emoție ies în prim-plan din întuneric. Tot celălalt se retrage în umbră.
Alexandru Milne Calder
Introduction to Alexander Milne Calder Alexander Milne Calder (MILL-nee) was a Scottish American sculptor born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on August 23, 1846. He is best known for his architectural sculpture of Philadelphia City Hall and both his son, Alexander Stirling Calder, and grandson, Alexander ‘Sandy’ Calder, became significant sculptors in the 20th century. His artistic journey began with a formative influence from his father, John
Rhind, a sculptor who instilled in him an early appreciation for stone carving during his childhood years. Calder attended the Royal Academy in Edinburgh where he honed his skills and studied alongside fellow artists, shaping his understanding of classical sculpture traditions. He subsequently moved to London and collaborated on monumental projects like the Albert Memorial, demonstrating his versatility and ambition as a craftsman.…