Throughout his life, Calder nurtured the dream of a “ballet without dancers,” in which his mobiles, alone on stage, would bring to life a moving theater born entirely from his imagination. This dream took shape in 1968 on the stage of the Rome Opera with *Work in Progress*, which is now regarded as the culmination of his work.
Following the centennial of the artist’s birth, celebrated in 2026 with exhibitions focusing on sculpture and movement, “Calder on Stage” offers, for the first time, a unique and in-depth exploration of Calder’s relationship to the stage, theater, dance, and opera.
Alexander Calder’s legacy continues to resonate in the work of many artists in the performing arts. Drawing on his experiments, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the many stage productions in which the inventor of the mobile participated throughout his life, from the early days of his career to the height of his creative output. The exhibition thus traces more than forty years of creative work, marked by constant transatlantic travel.
Following the centennial of the artist’s birth, celebrated in 2026 with exhibitions focusing on sculpture and movement, “Calder on Stage” offers, for the first time, a unique and in-depth exploration of Calder’s relationship to the stage, theater, dance, and opera.
Alexander Calder’s legacy continues to resonate in the work of many artists in the performing arts. Drawing on his experiments, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the many stage productions in which the inventor of the mobile participated throughout his life, from the early days of his career to the height of his creative output. The exhibition thus traces more than forty years of creative work, marked by constant transatlantic travel.
