Tapisseries - Les dés sont jetés 1975

This striking 1975 original exhibition poster, created after a work by Le Corbusier, announces the show Tapisseries – Les dés sont jetés held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The design showcases the distinctive visual language of Le Corbusier: bold geometric forms, powerful contrasts of black, white, and vivid red, and fluid linear drawing that suggests both spontaneity and controlled composition. Even though Le Corbusier is best known as one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, this poster reminds us of his prolific activity as a painter, draftsman, and designer, and of his deep interest in textile art.

The exhibition focused on his tapestries, a medium he began working with more intensely in the later part of his career. For Le Corbusier, these woven works were not merely decorative objects, but architectural elements meant to inhabit and transform space, aligning with his belief that art and architecture should exist in dialogue. The title “Les dés sont jetés” (“The dice are cast”) evokes both chance and determination, themes often present in his creative thinking.

Printed in France in connection with the 1975 Paris exhibition, this poster stands today as a significant piece of design history. It captures the essence of Le Corbusier’s abstract lyricism and his constant search for harmony between form, color, and line, while also reflecting a moment when museums were actively reaffirming his influence beyond architecture. Elegant, modern, and unmistakably “Le Corbusier,” it is both a collectible art poster and a tribute to one of the defining creative minds of the 20th century.

Original Poster

Exhibition - Abstract

Museum of Decorative Arts

Printed by Hofer in Gentilly

Good condition