New Babylon

Constant, 1963

In this manifesto, Constant outlines a future metropolis built up of various sectors. Assuming a central position therein is homo ludens (man the player), who is freed from the need to work. In the various sectors of New Babylon, man leads a nomadic existence, in which he can take full advantage of his creativity. As an experimental ‘anti-functional city’, the New Babylon project represents an alternative to the post-war order.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2010-222-51-1
  • Dimensionsheight 400 mm x width 758 mm
  • Physical characteristicslithografie

Identification

  • Title(s)

    New Babylon

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-2010-222-51-1

  • Description

    Ruimte die voor driekwart felrood is gekleurd, langs de bovenrand tekent zich in horizontale richting een reeks labyrintische bouwwerken af. Onderdeel van portfolio.


Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Constant
    • printer (person): Printshop, Amsterdam
  • Dating

    1963

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    lithografie

  • Dimensions

    height 400 mm x width 758 mm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Piet Clement Collection

  • Acquisition

    gift 2019-01-01

  • Copyright

    erven Constant/Pictoright


Documentation

  • Ph. Dagen en T. van der Horst, Constant grafiek, Zwolle 2004, nr. ..


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