The Palais de Tokyo was designed by Dondel, Aubert, Viard and Dastugue for the 1937 Paris International Exhibition.
The buildings around the reflecting pool include an array of structural reliefs including the one above by Alfred Janniot and other smaller sculptures by such artists as Baudry and Marcel Gaumont.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
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A great collection of photos here - I guess I've just never looked at the building that closely before!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam. It is too easy to miss thing in the hustle and bustle of modern life.
ReplyDeleteLook for the movie theater in Paris "le grand REX" masterpiece of art deco and recently reevaluated.
ReplyDeleteI've seen pictures. Looks magnificent.
ReplyDeleteLiving in Paris I am very familiar with this building. Unfortunately it has been neglected but work has now started on restoring it to its former glory.
ReplyDeleteThat is really good to hear.
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