Histories to tell

Read here about some of the works that Itaú Cultural features in the exhibition, such as Scarlet Digitals: Very important work that was not exhibited for over 60 years after its first showing in 1945. Never exhibited in Brazil. Has always remained in the artist’s family.

Brasília (maquette), ca. 1959

Only ever exhibited in Brazil, in 2006-2007.

Has always remained in the artist’s family.

 

Red, White, Black and Brass, 1934

Never exhibited in Brazil. One of the

most exhibited works in the exhibition.

 

Scarlet Digitals, 1945

Very important work that was not exhibited for over 60 years after its first showing in 1945 Never exhibited in Brazil Has always remained in the artist’s family.

 

São Paulo, 1955

Made on plywood recycled from a shipping crate that transported Calder's works back to the US from the São Paulo Biennial in 1954. Only exhibited once during Calder’s lifetime.

 

Santos, 1956

Made on plywood recycled from a shipping crate that

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transported Calder's works back to the US from the São Paulo Biennial in 1954. Never before exhibited in Brazil.

 

Little Mobile for Table's Edge, ca. 1939

Exhibited in São Paulo Biennial in 1953-54.

Has not been exhibited in the last 20 years.

 

Untitled, 1939

Never exhibited until 2012, and never in Brazil.

 

Untitled, 1947

Exhibited in Calder’s 1948 solo show in São Paulo, but then not publicly exhibited for over 60 years. First owner of the work was the architect Marcelo Roberto, to whom the work is inscribed.

 

Thirty-Two Discs, 1951

Exhibited in São Paulo Biennial in 1953-54.

One of the most exhibited works in the exhibition.

 

Untitled, 1946

Never exhibited during Calder’s lifetime, and only twice since his death. Never in Brazil.

 

Untitled, 1946

Never exhibited during Calder’s lifetime, and only twice since his death. Never in Brazil.

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