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Returning to the United States in 1933, Calder gained widespread acclaim for his abstract sculptures, eventually settling in Connecticut. From the 1950s onward, he divided his time between the U.S. and France, expanding his repertoire to include monumental public sculptures, jewelry, and theater set designs. 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