Artist Alexander Calder (1898–1976) ⸻ Date 1971 ⸻ Medium Original offset lithograph exhibition poster ⸻ Dimensions The original exhibition poster is generally documented as: 63.5 × 81.5 cm (25 × 32 inches) ⸻ Description This original exhibition poster was produced for Alexander Calder’s solo exhibition at Pace/Columbus, Ohio, held from 10 October to 13 November 1971. Featuring one of Calder’s bold abstract compositions with its characteristic black forms, vibrant orange field and striking red diagonal, the poster is widely regarded as one of the artist’s most visually compelling exhibition designs from the early 1970s. Original Calder exhibition posters have become increasingly sought after by collectors, not only as documentation of important exhibitions but also as authentic examples of twentieth-century graphic design. Compared to the artist’s more frequently encountered Maeght posters, the Pace/Columbus edition is considerably scarcer, making it an attractive acquisition for collectors of post-war art, exhibition history and modernist design. Alexander Calder is internationally celebrated as the pioneer of the mobile and one of the defining figures of twentieth-century sculpture. His innovative approach to movement, balance and abstraction profoundly influenced generations of artists and architects. Closely associated with figures such as Joan Miró, Jean Arp, Marcel Duchamp, Fernand Léger, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, Josef Albers, Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Liberman, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Jean Prouvé, Calder remains one of the central names of modern art and design. His works are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou and the Guggenheim Museum. Original exhibition posters from this period are increasingly appreciated as collectible works in their own right, offering an accessible opportunity to acquire an authentic piece connected to one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated artists. Condition: Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. The poster shows age-related wear consistent with its age, including light handling marks, minor creases and slight edge wear where present. Any condition issues not explicitly mentioned should be judged from the accompanying photographs.