‘58/montage/Poème électronic
The Philips Pavillon, designed by Le Corbusier for the Expo 1958 in Brussels is a complete artwork consisting of the elements space, light, image, sound, rhythm and colour. The design of the pavillons shape is based on a composition by the musician Iannis Xenakis, who was also an assistent of Le Corbusier. The art piece presented is called “poème électronic”, a film, with features overlayed by projectors. Coloured lights and various sounds and noises are used to influence the atmosphere and mood. The synergy created by these components and the interior of the pavillon is a montage of various elements taken from dierent contexts effecting a new experience that activats all sences.