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What does it mean if a sculpture is kinetic?
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If a sculpture is kinetic, it moves and that movement is part of how the artist conveys the meaning of the work. Kinetic sculptures may feature motors, electronic displays and other components that create the movement. Find a selection of kinetic sculptures on 1stDibs.
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'Calderfeit' Kinetic Sculpture by Dan Levin
By Dan Levin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fun and playful kinetic sculpture in the style of Calder by California artist Dan Levin. Known for his playful amalgamation-style creations, the artist has been doing a series of mob...
Category
2010s American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1950s Kinetic Modernist Sculpture Machine by Engel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's kinetic art sculpture, possibly created by Jules Engel of Los Angeles and very reminiscent of artworks by Jean Tinguely. Sculpture measures 35" in height by 21" wide by 15" d...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Paul A. Lobel Sterling Fisherman Kinetic Sculpture
By Paul Lobel
Located in St. Louis, MO
This two-piece sterling Kinetic sculpture is of a fisherman catching a fish on a wood base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Copper Kinetic Sculpture 'Burning Bush' by Joppa, Hand-Crafted Art
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré, Harry Bertoia, John Steck
Located in Round Top, TX
Joppa is a contemporary folk artist whose creative work includes the use of piano components and finishes learned from the restoration of pianos, his "day job".
Joppa has shown his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Copper, Lead
$2,212 Sale Price
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Kinetic light sculpture ‘Struttura Tricroma’ by Giovanni Anceschi, Italy 1963
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Important kinetic light sculpture ‘Struttura Tricroma’ by Giovanni Anceschi (Milan, 1934), Italy, 1963. This work is one of the most significant pieces by Giovanni Anceschi: a 'magic...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Monumental Modernist Mixed Metal Kinetic Floor Sculpture by Irving Lehman
By Irving George Lehman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Titled Galaxy 79, which I believe to be the year? Amazing mixed metal sculpture, consisting of copper, brass, aluminum steel and wood. Aluminum frame consisting of five moving abstra...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Cut Steel, Aluminum
