Seek to introduce and appreciate flamingos and sculptures created by Alexander and Calder.

1. There is a pure red giant sculpture "Flamingo" created by American sculptor Alexander Caulkind in the central square of the federal government in Chicago. It looks like a crane with a bent boom, which is as high as15.9m. The whole work is riveted with steel plates, and people can walk under it. "Flamingo" shows its shape with diagonal lines and arcs. There are almost no vertical lines and horizontal lines in the whole shape. Its huge and ethereal shape is in sharp contrast with modern buildings with columns around them. However, the linear modeling of the work is intrinsically related to the linear sensuality of the building, so it looks harmonious and creates a vibrant environment. Calder's works are the product of his ingenious combination of creative talent with American local characteristics and extensive absorption of international artistic nutrients. His movable sculptures and fixed sculptures are great contributions to the 20th century, and Calder is one of the great innovators in art history. His magnificent urban sculpture has become a means to beautify the environment, showing a brand-new sculpture type with its unique innovative spirit, making urban residents feel American optimism and sense of humor in the central area of metropolis, making people fully realize that large-scale abstract sculpture is more suitable for American skyscrapers than serious traditional European bronze sculpture, and winning public recognition of the indispensable position of urban sculpture in urban landscape.

2. In the square in front of the Chicago Federal Center building, the giant steel sculpture "Flamingo" created by artist Calder shows people's emotions and spirits. The work is smooth and natural without losing strength; You can feel the warm and cheerful personality reproduction at a glance in the distance; Close-up viewing makes people impressed by its moderate scale and rich blocks, and its details are coordinated in the exquisite steel frame building. When people see it, they will naturally realize the exciting power of industrial development and the pioneering spirit of the people.

3. alexander calder (alexander calder 1898-) Speed (steel coloring) 1969 Flamingo (steel coloring) 1973 These are two spectacular environmental sculptures in Calder. Their huge bodies, like ancient animals and steel monsters, show great vitality.