“High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100 celebrates the centennial of Alexander Calder’s iconic Circus, the whimsical, handcrafted universe that laid the foundation for his later innovations in sculpture and kinetic art. Bringing together Calder’s wire performers, miniature props, and archival footage of his legendary performances, the exhibition reveals the artist’s early fascination with movement, play, and improvisation.
At once intimate and exuberant, Calder’s Circus captures the joy of invention and the spirit of experimentation that would come to define his mobiles and stabiles. Presented a century after its creation, the work continues to charm, surprise, and illuminate Calder’s unique ability to turn simple materials into a world alive with imagination.”