Calder's Flamingo is an abstract sculpture by Alexander Calder that was installed in its current location in 1974. It stands more than 15 feet tall and rests on the rectangular plaza containing three Bauhaus-style federal buildings in the heart of Chicago. The vibrant color and curvilinear shape of this sculpture contrast dramatically with its angular steel and glass surroundings. However, Flamingo is made of similar materials and shares certain design principles with the architecture, achieving successful integration within the plaza" ("Calder's Flamingo"). The monumental size and open design of the sculpture allow visitors to walk under and through it. A scaled-down model of the sculpture is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Maikel Claassen is a travel and landscape photographer born in Helmond, the Netherlands. Nowadays his base is in Geldrop from where he annually makes the most beautiful short and long trips to different parts of the world. His love and passion for travel and nature is reflected in his.. Read more…