Lost Alexander Calder Banners Found
The eight lost banners of abstract and surrealist artist Alexander Calder have been through an extensive journey.the 1970s banners, featuring Calder’s distinct bright and bold designs, were found ten years ago, originally thought to have been destroyed.they were displayed for six weeks, only to be lost again from memory and the public eye. Now, the banners have been rediscovered once again and are on permanent exhibit at Parkway Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Depicting grand shapes of leaves and suns in reds, yellows and blues, the banners make for one of the greatest displays of public art in Philadelphia’s history.the banners were donated to the library anonymously.