I purchased my first Calder in November 1994 at Christie's for our office at 277 Park Avenue shortly after launching Paulson & Co., Inc. The work instantly struck me as it reminded me so much of 60's abstract corporate art. I liked the clean lines, primary colors and spacial overtures. When I started in Wall Street in the early 80's, everyone wanted to look like an old turn of the century bank with dark paneled offices, leather top desks and Persian carpets. I wanted my office to look light and bright, emphasizing the future not the past, and focus on ideas and concepts. Calder expressed these themes perfectly. The painting hung opposite my desk over a couch and I never got tired of looking at it. It was easy to get lost in the painting as one could get lost staring at the universe. As our office expanded over time, more Calders were added to adorn the walls I purchased them from Christie's, Sotheby's, Gagosian, Pace, Tom Sellin, the Calder Foundation, and a few other dealers. Over twenty years, I purchased 85 gouaches and 7 tapestries. Today my office is exclusively Calder.