“When I first saw Calder's art very long ago [c. 1928 in Paris, Miro saw Calder performing his mechanical 'Circus' for the Paris' art scene, all puppets made from metal wire and wood] I thought it was good, but not art.”

—  Joan Miró

1961 and later
Source: 'New York Times', 3 April 1969

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