I went to check out the Whitney's Summer of Love exhibit yesterday and really wasn't too interested in the show. However, I saw Alexander Calder's "Circus" that he made with bits of wire, fabric, yarn, and other materials before he became known for his mobile pieces. The Circus is a great insight to how he developed his later works. This piece is part of the Modernisms show on the 5th floor. Many of his circus pieces are on display and there is a video that shows Calder performing with his Circus. It is so charming and enchanting. I stood there and watched the video chuckling to myself. He performed with these pieces for art partrons, artists, and friends in New York and Paris. I wish I could have seen it in person, hearing Calder roar, whistle, talk in his own French and English. . .
Note: Danny Lyon will have a show that opens on Friday the 7th and Kara Walker's survey opens October 11th.
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