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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]

1937 · MAM Rio, Rio de Janeiro

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Zerstrahlung von Weiss

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte

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Popularity: No. 2 of 3 artworks by Max Bill
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Vier Weiss Zonen Surch View Farbgruppen Getrennt

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 3 artworks by Max Bill
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The artist

Max Bill

1908 – 1994

Quick facts

Born1908, Winterthur, Switzerland
Museums on APSMAM Rio, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Top-ranked workConstruction en laiton [Brass Construction]
Art periodModern
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

Can I study Max Bill's use of color across all works?

Max Bill's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

In which historical period did Max Bill work?

Max Bill worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Can I sort Max Bill's artworks by color?

The Spectral Index of Max Bill is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

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