Alexander CalderAmerican, 1898–1976Flying Dragon (intermediate maquette)
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
Art Institute of Chicago
RoomNorth GardenChicago, United States
On public display.
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- 5 hours ago
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
Particulars
- Accession number
- 1989.52
What it shows
In the catalog
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Meanwhile, in the life of Alexander Calder
The whole life1974
Chicago: “Flamingo”, “Universe” and a retrospective
In 1974 two Calder sculptures are unveiled in Chicago, “Flamingo” at Federal Plaza and “Universe” at Sears Tower, while his retrospective opens simultaneously at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
1976
The retrospective at the Whitney Museum
A major Calder retrospective opens at the Whitney Museum in New York shortly before his death; in November 1976, soon after the opening, he dies unexpectedly of a heart attack.
11 November 1976
Died
