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EPISODE · May 1, 2019 · 2 MIN

Untitled, Calder-Spanish (Español)

from National Gallery of Art Talks · host National Gallery of Art

Este móvil monumental de Alexander Calder se mueve únicamente gracias a las corrientes de aire que atraviesan el atrio del Edificio Este. Dicho movimiento es posible debido a que el móvil se ha construido con aluminio en lugar de con acero soldado, que era el material que Calder solía elegir. El escultor consideró la instalación de un motor, pero el uso de materiales ligeros y avanzados hizo que esto no fuera necesario. Pese a que la envergadura de la escultura excede los 85 pies, la obra completa pesa tan sólo 920 libras, 2 toneladas menos que si se la hubiese construido en acero.

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