Le Corbusier, Main ouverte, 1957

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collage, gouache and india ink on paper

63 x 44.5 cm
24 3/4 x 17 1/2 in
framing dimensions : 87,2 x 68 x 5,4 cm

After the war, Le Corbusier experimented with media such as sculpture, murals, and tapestries, leaving behind Purism and delving into a more selfless approach of art making. ‘Main ouverte’ became a recurring theme in his painting during this period, an open hand that symbolizes the message of giving and receiving. This was ultimately realized as a monumental sculpture for the city of Chandigarh in India, a dream project built 20 years after his death. Standing 26 meters high, the wind-activated, rotating metal sculpture is a testament to peace and prosperity, set amidst a backdrop of the Himalayas.

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Le Corbusier Switzerland, 1887-1965