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Edition 2026 · 3 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Max Bill · 1908 – 1994

Construction en laiton [Brass Construction] by Max Bill, 1937

1937 · MAM Rio, Rio de Janeiro

This 1937 brass sculpture by Max Bill features striking geometric precision. Explore this masterpiece of concrete art today.

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Art Movement: Concrete Art
Color Palette: Neutrals

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Zerstrahlung von Weiss

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte

Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 3 artworks by Max Bill
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Vier Weiss Zonen Surch View Farbgruppen Getrennt

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 3 artworks by Max Bill
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The artist

Max Bill

1908 – 1994

Quick facts

Also known asماكس بيل, Μαξ Μπιλ, マックス・ビル, 막스 빌, Макс Билл
Art periodModern
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Works on APS3
Museums on APSMAM Rio, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Died1994

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.

Questions & Answers

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Max Bill was born in Switzerland.

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By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

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