Picasso and Le Corbusier in Marseille: A Photographic Encounter at the Unité d'Habitation

In 1952, Pablo Picasso and Le Corbusier met in Marseille, where Le Corbusier was completing his iconic Unité d'Habitation. The encounter, captured in several photographs, shows the two masters of 20th-century European art together on the site. According to the article, Picasso was interested in the building and may have initiated the visit, while Le Corbusier, known for his self-promotion, likely organized the event. The photographs reveal a moment of mutual appreciation, despite their historically strained relationship dating back to their first meeting in Paris in the 1930s. The article also discusses the 'despechugue' (unbuttoned shirt) worn by Le Corbusier, interpreting it as a natural response to the Mediterranean heat rather than a sign of arrogance. The text includes references to the 'Lampe de Marseille,' a lamp designed by Le Corbusier for the Unité d'Habitation, now reproduced by Nemo Lighting since 2010. The article credits Eduardo Almalé for providing a related document and Miguel Barahona for suggesting the title.