Jean Prouvé. Metallic alchemy
Laversines, September 20 - December 7, 2025
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a French architect and designer renowned for his innovative approach to metal, including aluminum, in construction and furniture. Born into a family of artists, he began his career as a metalworker before turning his attention to modular and prefabricated structures. He established his own studio in 1924 and became a pioneer in curtain wall construction. His work was characterized by a constant quest for efficiency and simplicity, influenced by industrial needs and the requirements of modern living. He founded his own studio in 1924 and became a pioneer in curtain wall construction. His work is characterized by a constant search for efficiency and simplicity, influenced by industrial and social needs. After World War II, he designed prefabricated houses to meet reconstruction needs. He collaborated with architects such as Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. He received several awards, including the Auguste Perret Prize in 1963 (this prize, awarded since 1961, recognizes works characterized by technological excellence). His work is distinguished by a particular attention to light, space, and the integration of buildings into their environment. Despite late recognition, his influence on modern architecture and design remains significant. His works are now exhibited in the world's greatest museums. This exhibition, based on the photographic collection of Aluminium Français, explores a number of his creations in which aluminum is a partial or predominant element.
Collection of the Fonds de l’Institut pour l’histoire de l’aluminium. Co-curator: Nathalie
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