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6 days agoCalder's Circus Is for Everyone
Alexander Calder created Calder's Circus, a kinetic ensemble of wire, cork, wood, and textiles, now displayed at the Whitney Museum for its centennial.
Photography aficionados, make your way to the National Portrait Gallery stat for the institution's annual exhibition showcasing all the best entries for the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize. Open to professional and amateur image-makers alike, the global competition sees thousands of portraits submitted each year, from commissioned stories to intimate snapshots, all of which are then whittled down by judges to provide a diverse and exciting overview of contemporary photographic portraiture.
"I'm hoping that Calder Gardens will really actually be a place for introspection," said Sandy Rower, president of the Calder Foundation (and grandson of the sculptor). Beneath the garden, 31 Calder works fill an indoor/outdoor sanctuary. The space is meant for reflection and contemplation. "We really want you to be able to have an unmitigated experience. We want nobody between you and the art," Rower said.