National Gallery of Art (1980) Mobile by Alexander Calder
The first work of art placed in the National Gallery’s East Building, this mobile is also one of the last major pieces by one of America’s great artists, Alexander Calder. The program takes viewers on an absorbing journey as Calder, architect I. M. Pei, artist/engineer Paul Matisse, craftsmen, and museum officials face the challenges of producing this large, technically complex piece.
Primary Title
- National Gallery of Art
Episode Title
- Mobile by Alexander Calder
Date Broadcast
- Friday 15 August 1997
Release Year
- 1980
Start Time
- 18 : 30
Finish Time
- 19 : 00
Duration
- 15:00
Episode
- 108
Channel
- Worldnet
Broadcaster
- United States Information Agency
Episode Description
- The first work of art placed in the National Gallery’s East Building, this mobile is also one of the last major pieces by one of America’s great artists, Alexander Calder. The program takes viewers on an absorbing journey as Calder, architect I. M. Pei, artist/engineer Paul Matisse, craftsmen, and museum officials face the challenges of producing this large, technically complex piece.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Artists
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Robert Pierce (Director)
- Lary Lewman (Narrator)
Contributors
- Robert Pierce (Director)
- Lary Lewman (Narrator)
Subjects
- Artists