Bologna celebrates 100 years of Le Corbusier's Esprit Nouveau with 2025-2027 program
Bologna is marking the 100th anniversary of Le Corbusier's Esprit Nouveau pavilion, originally constructed for the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, through the initiative Esprit Nouveau Bologna 2025-2027. The pavilion's sole replica, built in 1977 by Giuliano Gresleri, Glauco Gresleri, and José Oubrerie, underwent restoration in 2017. The centenary celebrations will feature events, guided tours, and a public invitation for temporary projects, with submissions due by December 15, 2025. Activities kick off on March 26 with complimentary visits every Wednesday. Key highlights include guided tours and Cara Casa on May 16-17, while the Bologna Children's Book Fair will take place from March 31 to April 2, aiming to rejuvenate its cultural relevance.
Key facts
- Le Corbusier's Esprit Nouveau pavilion was originally built for the 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes.
- The only replica was built in Bologna in 1977 by Giuliano Gresleri, Glauco Gresleri, and José Oubrerie.
- The replica is located at the entrance of BolognaFiere on Piazza della Costituzione.
- The pavilion was restored in 2017 and repainted in Le Corbusier's original colors.
- The centenary program Esprit Nouveau Bologna 2025-2027 includes events, guided tours, residencies, and a public call for projects.
- The public call deadline is December 15, 2025, and projects must not exceed three months.
- Free visits start March 26, 2025, every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm.
- The pavilion will host Cara Casa on May 16-17, 2025, and Bologna Game Farm Playground from March 31 to April 2, 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Le Corbusier
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Giuliano Gresleri
- Glauco Gresleri
- José Oubrerie
- Maria Beatrice Bettazzi
- Jacopo Gresleri
- Paolo Lipparini
- Adelaide Cioni
- Simona Galateo
Institutions
- Fondation Le Corbusier
- Comune di Bologna
- BolognaFiere
- Arte Fiera Bologna
- Bologna Children's Book Fair
- Bologna Game Farm
- Succede solo a Bologna
- Cara Casa
- Letteraventidue
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Piazza della Costituzione
- Bertalia-Lazzaretto