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Construction en laiton [Brass Construction]
Giclée / Art Print
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Collectible Description
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Artist Biography
Early Life and Education
- Born: Winterthur, Switzerland (1908)
- Died: 1994
- Apprenticeship as a silversmith (1924-1927)
- Studies at the Bauhaus in Dessau (1927-1929) under Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Oskar Schlemmer.
- Moved to Zurich after Bauhaus studies.
Artistic Development and Key Works
- Early work focused on graphic designs for modern buildings.
- Prime mover behind the Allianz group of Swiss artists (from 1937).
- Widely considered a decisive influence on Swiss graphic design from the 1950s onward.
- Developed a distinctive style characterized by clarity, precision and an intersection of art and science.
- Notable product designs include the "Ulmer Hocker" (stool/shelf element) created with Hans Gugelot.
- Sought to create forms visually representing new physics, aiming for concrete art that could be understood through senses.
- Created spare geometric paintings and spherical sculptures based on the Möbius strip in various materials.
- Architectural work included office buildings, radio studios, and bridges.
Influences and Theoretical Contributions
- Strongly influenced by Bauhaus principles.
- Connection to Constructivism and De Stijl movements.
- Theoretical writing emphasized a problem-solving role for the artist in relation to society.
- Co-founded the Ulm School of Design (1953), integrating art and science with semiotics.
- Influenced Brazilian artists like Franz Weissmann, contributing to Brazil's artistic revolution.
Major Achievements and Recognition
- Professor at the Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich.
- Awarded the Sir Misha Black Award (1982).
- Member of the Berlin Academy of Arts.
- Praemium Imperiale for Sculpture (1993).
- Exhibited extensively in galleries and museums worldwide, including retrospectives at major institutions like the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
- Participated in Documenta exhibitions (I, II, III).
Historical Significance
- Pivotal figure in Concrete Art movement.
- Significant contributor to Swiss graphic design and modern architecture.
- Influential educator through the Ulm School of Design.
- His work embodies a synthesis of art, science, and technology, reflecting the spirit of mid-century modernism.
Max Bill
1908 - 1994 , Switzerland
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Concrete Art, Bauhaus
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Brazilian Concrete Artists']
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Paul Klee
- Oskar Schlemmer
- Date Of Birth: December 22, 1908
- Date Of Death: December 9, 1994
- Full Name: Max Bill
- Nationality: Swiss
- Notable Artworks:
- Ulmer Hocker
- Pavillon-Skulptur
- Endlose Treppe
- Place Of Birth: Winterthur, Switzerland




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