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June 5 – September 7, 2009

Alexander Calder (1898-1976), the pre-eminent sculptor of the 20^th century, profoundly changed the course of modern sculpture and notions of public art. La Grande Vitesse in downtown Grand Rapids dates to 1969 and is among his most iconic works. The colossus is heralded as among Calder’s masterworks and was America’s first public sculpture project funded by the National Endowment of the Works of Arts through the Art in Public Places program. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Calder Foundation, focuses specifically on work from 1969, an incredibly prolific year for the artist. Mobiles, stabiles, ceramics, prints and drawings will be featured. Works related to La Grande Vitesse will be highlighted – including the artist’s large-scale maquette for the sculpture.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sundays 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Adult 14–64: $12, Senior 65 & older: $9, Students with ID: $9, Children 5–13: $6, Children 3–4: $4, Children 2 & younger: Free 616-957-1580 http://www.meijergardens.org