| The Whirling Ear | |
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| Artist | Alexander Calder |
| Year | 1958 |
| Location | Brussels, Belgium |
The Whirling Ear is a 1958 sculpture by Alexander Calder, installed in Brussels. It was made using sheet metal and paint, with motor. The sculpture was commissioned. [1]
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