"Spiral" (1958)
Alexander Calder (United States of America 1898-1976)

At the time, the largest mobile in Europe because of its 10 m height, this piece is made of black steel and weighs two tons. Each arrow is 7m long. The mobile presents a harmoneous figure as the five balanced arms are put into motion with the slightest gust of wind.

Constructed from the top down, the mobile was brought to Paris and assembled in two days.

Calder also created red, fixed sculptures for La Défense and the Vincennes Park in Paris.

Included in the construction plans of the building.

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