Sky Hooks by Alexander Calder - Washington, D.C.
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Sky Hooks is one of several great Calder pieces to be found in Washington, D.C. It's located in the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden and was a gift to the museum from Mrs. Jerome L. Greene in 2001.
Waymark Code: WM4A7W
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2008
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Sky Hooks is one of several great Calder pieces to be found in Washington, D.C. It's located in the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden and was a gift to the museum from Mrs. Jerome L. Greene in 2001.
Calder was an American sculptor and artist best known for his creation of the mobile. In addition to mobile and stabile sculpture, Alexander Calder also created paintings, lithographs, toys and tapestry and designed carpets.
Title: Sky Hooks
Artist: Alexander Calder
Media (materials) used: Painted steel
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Date of creation or placement: Created 1962, gifted to museum 2001
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