La Grande Vitesse

Attraction
Art
Sculpture

About this location

Artist
Alexander Calder
Date
1969
Project / Series
Downtown Art
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La Grande Vitesse, a 1967 sculpture by renowned American artist Alexander Calder, is a Grand Rapids icon. This 43-foot-tall red sculpture sparked the city’s arts growth and remains a centerpiece for cultural events and community gatherings in Calder Plaza.

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300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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Between Worlds Exhibition
303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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06
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