Mountain-sized makeover: Hart Senate Building’s Calder sculpture getting newly restored mobile
Summary
A large sculpture called Mountains and Clouds by artist Alexander Calder in the Hart Senate Office Building is being restored. For the first time, the hanging part of the sculpture, known as a mobile, will be made to move again.Key Facts
- The sculpture is located inside the Hart Senate Office Building.
- It was created by artist Alexander Calder.
- The sculpture combines two parts: a large stable form (the mountains) and a hanging mobile (the clouds).
- The restoration is a major effort to preserve the artwork.
- The mobile portion has not moved for many years.
- The current restoration will make the mobile move again using modern technology.
- This is the first time the mobile has been restored to its moving function.
- The project aims to revive the original interactive experience of the sculpture for visitors and Senate staff.
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