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Behind the Scenes: Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art

Interior view of a brightly lit gallery featuring an extensive display of Alexander Calder's sculptures, characterized by their abstract shapes and vibrant colors. At the forefront is an orange mobile suspended in air.

Installation view, Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy, MCA Chicago, Jun 26–Oct 17, 2010. © 2010 Calder Foundation, New York/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

What does a Calder mobile look like in a crate? See how the exhibition Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy went from concept to reality during this informal talk with Jennifer Draffen, MCA Director of Exhibitions and Collections.