Construction en laiton [Brass Construction]
Max Bill had a huge influence on the experience of concrete art in Brazil in the 1950s. He was an artist, designer, teacher, and theorist, and won the International Sculpture Prize at the 1st São Paulo Biennial in 1951.
Max Bill (1908 – 1994)
Swiss visionary Max Bill (1908-1994) blended art & science! Explore his geometric paintings, sculptures, architecture & influential design embodying clarity & precision.
MAM Rio (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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About this artwork
- Title: Construction en laiton [Brass Construction]
- Artist: Max Bill
- Year: 1937
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: MAM Rio
- Medium: Sculpture
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: brazilian biennale recognition , geometric minimalism
- Color palette: Neutrals
Quick Facts
- Title: Construction en laiton [Brass Construction]
- Influences:
- Bauhaus
- Moholy-Nagy
- Artistic style: Precision, clarity
- Location: MAM Rio Collection
- Notable elements or techniques: Ring torus geometry
- Dimensions: 100 Ø cm
- Year: 1937


