Calder by Matter: Herbert Matter Photographs of Alexander Calder and his Work - Hardcover

Sheds new light on the sculptor's process and working environment. The beautiful, mostly black-and-white images convey a clear sense of the scale and movement of Calder's work.

Given unprecedented access to Calder’s work and life during the course of their friendship, acclaimed photographer and graphic designer Herbert Matter captured Calder’s sculptures, the artist at work in his studio and at home with his family in Roxbury, Connecticut. Calder by Matter includes original essays by esteemed art critic and Calder biographer Jed Perl, Calder Foundation President and Calder grandson Alexander S. C. Rower (editor of the volume), and Matter student and colleague John T. Hill (designer of the volume). This unique collection of over 300 images, many of which are published here for the first time, offers a new perspective on Calder’s oeuvre, life, and creative process. Calder by Matter has been published in direct collaboration with the Calder Foundation.