Friday 13 February 2009

Le Corbusier is more than alive at the Barbican in London


The master, the genius, the visionaire, Le Corbusier is coming to the Barbican in London for a series of events, exhibitions, discussions, conferences. Among them the exhibition entitled "Le Corbusier – il Maestro: An Exhibition of Furniture from Cassina" which opens on 05 March 2009 and runs until 28 April 2009.

A unique display of some of Le Corbusier's most famous items of furniture, including the Casiers Standard system of container units designed for the Pavillon de l'Esprit Nouveau, Paris in 1925, and the Equipement intérieur de l'habitation designed for the Salon d'Automne, 1928.
Drawn from the Cassina I Maestri collection, the furniture provides a fascinating focus on Le Corbusier's work as a designer and traces the history of his iconic designs.
Curated by Piero Lissoni.

Don't miss it !