Alexander Calder – The Iguana (1968)

Louisiana poster with the work, The Iguana, (1968), by the American artist, Alexander Calder, (1898-1976), from Louisiana's Calder exhibition in 1969. Since 1976, three of Calder's iconic sculptures have been permanent fixtures in Louisiana's sculpture park, and the view of Øresund from the Calder terrace has since become an integral part of a visit to Louisiana.

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Acrobats, tightrope walkers and celestial planets were a major source of inspiration for many of Calder's sculptures. What they have in common is that they are constantly in motion, and that this movement appears to occur almost freely in space.

But invisible forces ultimately determine how they move. In his sculptures, Calder wanted not just to show movement, but also to capture it and make visible the forces that bound the movement.

Many have tried to describe the playful grace of Calder's sculptures. The French philosopher, Jean Paul Sartre, thus:

A Calder object is like the sea. Eternally repeated, always new. One look at it is not enough. You have to live with it every day and let yourself be enchanted.

About Louisiana | Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, established in 1958 by Knud W. Jensen, has housed exhibitions with some of the most renowned international artists, presenting an exhibition program that has resonated strongly with the public for over 6 decades.

The museum has earned a reputation as one of the world's most respected exhibition venues, celebrated for its stunning architecture and inviting atmosphere. At Louisiana, there is a deep-rooted belief that art should be accessible to all, offering experiences and visions that resonated with everyone. 

Forsyth is proud to represent a curated edit of Louisiana's renowned collection of exhibition posters and prints.